Scientific Officer

Your role

• Usage of state-of-the-art methodologies for the identification quantification and functional characterization of proteomes and their PTMs by applying diverse methods including thermal proteome profiling solubility proteome profiling protein expression and PTM enrichment analyses (including acetylation phosphorylation as well as glycosylation). This includes the generation and processing of samples from preparation to result files. Applying the above-mentioned methods in collaborations within EMBL as well as external academic institutions. Optimization of protocols with regard to throughput and costs.
• Close interaction and exchange with the Proteomics Core Facility to ensure new methodologies of the research group are transferred including support in their yearly proteomics course.
• Performing basic wet lab tasks including SDS-PAGE Western blots BN-PAGE co-IPs enzymatic assays cell culture of eukaryotic cells etc.
• Organisational tasks including but not limited to ordering of consumables maintenance of equipment purchase and installation of new equipment organisation of laboratory space group meeting organisation lab retreat planning etc.
• Support of group members in their projects and collaborations including editing of manuscripts design of scientific figures
• Introduction of new group members to standard protocols equipment and functions within the lab and the EMBL

You have

• An appropriate University degree (PhD BSc or MSc) and a minimum of 5 years practical experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience in mass spectrometry-based proteomics in particular with Thermo instruments and methods.

• Profound knowledge of chemical proteomics thermal proteome profiling and solubility proteome profiling with a proven track-record. This must include knowledge of TMT-based or SILAC-based protein quantification in the wet lab as well as the dry lab including data processing (with MSFragger Fragpipe) and data interpretation; experience with protein-protein interaction characterizations by co-immunoprecipitations BN-PAGE and chemical pulldowns; experience with enrichment and analysis of posttranslational modifications including acetylation phosphorylation as well as glycosylation; lysis expertise of a broad range of samples for example archaea bacteria various animals ranging from fish to mouse tissues cell pellets etc.; high familiarity with culturing eukaryotic cells

• A high organisational level and collaborative team spirit are essential. Enjoy being part of an international team of young scientists; you have a high level of reliability and a positive mindset

  Software skills: MS Office (in particular Excel and PowerPoint) basics in R ThermoXcalibur Googles suite of web apps Adobe illustrator or other vector-based graphic software

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and verbal English are essential; German is considered a benefit

Contract length: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years in total)

Salary: Grade 6; depending on qualifications and experience; basic salary starting at 3.914 EUR/month (national tax free before 12.05% EMBL social security deductions

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax Monthly family child and non-resident allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurancefor you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays

• Relocation packageincluding installation grant (if applicable)

• Campus life:Free shuttle bus (select sites) on-site library subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

• Benefits for international newcomers:Visa exemption education grant for private schooling financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date