Researcher/ PostDoc (m/f/x) in Microfluidic Single Cell Analysis

Ufz - via Umantis - Leipzig - 14-10-2019 zur Vakanz  

working time: 100% (39 hours per week), limited for up to 2 years (Option for prolongation)

Your tasks:

  • Establishing and characterizing productive microbial mixed-species cultures
  • Microfluidic axenic / mixed-species cultivations in droplets and Envirostat
  • Quantification of relevant analytes via microfluidics-coupled mass spectrometry (QQQ and FTICR-MS)
  • Determination of single-cell growth rates via time-lapse microscopy

Your profile:

  • Master's Degree in Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Biochemical Engineering/ (Micro-)biology/ Microsystems Engineering with biological focus
  • Knowledge in microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip technologies is mandatory
  • Knowledge in mass spectrometry is mandatory
  • Experience in microbiological methods (cultivation, physiological characterization) is mandatory
  • Ability to work independently and integrated within a teaming environment
  • Strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluency in english (written and spoken)
  • German may be beneficial but not necessary

We offer:

  • Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
  • The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between basic research and close to being ready for application
  • Work in inter-disciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks
  • A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life
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