Post Doc (m/w/d) | Freising, Bayern, Germany | Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie an der Technischen Universität München

Position:	Post Doc (m/w/d)
Institution:	Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie an der Technischen Universität München
Location:	Freising, Bayern, Germany
Duties:	Assistance in setting up the work group Biosystems, Chemistry & Metabolism and the workflows; Development of SOPs for isolation of single compounds for human sensory analysis in food grade quality; Development of ex vivo approaches to answer metabolic questions; Development & application of targeted & untargeted MS-based methods for analysis of biosamples from metabolism-focused studies and metabolite-identification; Generation of data sets and assistance in writing grant proposals; Guidance and assistance for PhD-, MSc.- and BSc.- students in their projects
Requirements:	The ideal applicant holds a degree in Food Chemistry (PhD) with a strong focus on instrumental and sensory analysis of taste active food compounds, in particular the “sensomics” approach (activity-guided fractionation, compound isolation, structure elucidation and human sensory analysis); Experience in using UPLC-MS (triple quad and triple ToF systems, preferably from Sciex) to answer analytical questions; Knowledge in R and statistical evaluation; Affinity for chromatographic systems and experience in handling them (procurement, maintenance, repair)

Text:	Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie an der Technischen Universität München Lise-Meitner-Strasse 34, 85354 Freising Internet: www.leibniz-lsb.de The Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz- LSB@TUM), a legal foundation under civil law in Freising, is a research institution of the Leibniz Association that combines methods of biomolecular basic research with analysis methods of bioinformatics and analytical high-performance technologies to investigate the complex interplay between the human organism and food ingredients. The research group “Biosystems Chemistry & Metabolism” (Dr. Roman Lang) at Leibniz-LSB@TUM is currently looking for Post Doc (m/f/d) to start on 01.01.2021 in full-time with a scope of 40 hours per week (TVL 14, 100%). The position is limited until 31.12.2022. Your area of responsibility includes  Assistance in setting up the work group Biosystems, Chemistry & Metabolism and the workflows  Development of SOPs for isolation of single compounds for human sensory analysis in food grade quality  Development of ex vivo approaches to answer metabolic questions  Development & application of targeted & untargeted MS-based methods for analysis of biosamples from metabolism-focused studies and metabolite-identification  Generation of data sets and assistance in writing grant proposals  Guidance and assistance for PhD-, MSc.- and BSc.- students in their projects. Requirements  The ideal applicant holds a degree in Food Chemistry (PhD) with a strong focus on instrumental and sensory analysis of taste active food compounds, in particular the “sensomics” approach (activity-guided fractionation, compound isolation, structure elucidation and human sensory analysis).  Experience in using UPLC-MS (triple quad and triple ToF systems, preferably from Sciex) to answer analytical questions.  Knowledge in R and statistical evaluation  Affinity for chromatographic systems and experience in handling them (procurement, maintenance, repair)  Experience in guiding co-workers (students and technical staff) Work environment: Together with internationally recognized experts, you conduct research aimed at improving foodstuffs and promoting healthy human nutrition. In addition to a varied workplace where your performance counts, we offer  a performance-related salary in accordance with TV-L, in-line with your personal qualifications and the personal prerequisites  an interesting and varied task area in the field of university research  a motivated team that is looking forward to welcoming you  flexible working times and therefore good compatibility of work and family  company pension scheme  special annual payment In the case of essentially reciprocal suitability, severely-disabled applicants as defined SGB IX will be preferred. Please send your application with the usual documents electronically to the following address, citing the reference number 2020-16-S1-RL: Anja Magalowski (Human Resources Department) recruiting.leibniz-lsb@tum.de. Take advantage of this opportunity and contact us!