6-year postdoc position available in Environmental Chemistry

The American Society of Pharmacognosy; Oldenburg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher in Environmental Chemistry. This role focuses on ecotoxicology and marine natural products chemistry, combining laboratory research with field studies on coral reefs. You will work with a team of experts to discover bioactive compounds and develop ecotoxicological tests. The position offers access to a rich collection of marine organisms and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about marine science and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Chemistry or related field with extensive experience in marine natural products.
• Strong background in metabolomics and analytical methods for ecotoxicology.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on ecotoxicology and marine natural products.
• Utilize high-resolution mass spectrometers for metabolomics studies.

Kenntnisse

Metabolomics

Marine Natural Products Research

Analytical Methods for Ecotoxicological Studies

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Self-Organization

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry

Master's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometers

Waters SYNAPT G2-S Mass Spectrometry

Xevo TQ-S Mass Spectrometer

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Imaging Mass Spectrometry (MALDI)

Jobbeschreibung

6-year postdoc position available in Environmental Chemistry

Description

Job Description - The Working Group Environmental Biochemistry at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, is seeking an advanced postdoctoral researcher to carry out projects in ecotoxicology, natural products chemistry, and chemical ecology of marine invertebrates and associated microorganisms. Laboratory research in our aquarium facilities, combined with field research on coral reefs, is looking at phase shifts from coral dominated reefs to alternate states dominated by algae, soft corals, or sponges. By applying metabolomics and natural products chemistry techniques to identify, characterize, and quantify natural products, we aim to identify bioactive compounds that allow these alternate organisms to become the dominating organisms. Marine natural products (MNP) discovery could focus on our large tropical coral reef and deep-sea collection of marine sponges, gorgonians, and microorganisms, which includes so far over 16 new species/genera of deep-water sponges. The overarching theme of the Environmental Biochemistry Group is to gain a better understanding of the ecological role of secondary metabolites from marine macro- and microorganisms. A current focus is the search for novel coral larvae settlement cues and investigation of already known coral larvae settlement cues in the tropical reef environment. By investigating the chemical ecology of the cue producing bacteria, we also aim to gain new insights into the ecological function of such bacterial produced chemical compounds. Another research focus is ecotoxicological studies with corals. By applying and developing various LC-MS methods for the detection and quantification of various pollutants, the successful candidate will support the development of an ecotoxicological test for corals.

Responsibilities - We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with a strong background and extensive experience in marine natural products research, especially in running and maintaining high-resolution mass spectrometers, to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to our ongoing scientific efforts and will have access to our large collection of tropical and deep-sea macro- and microorganisms to discover new bioactive MNPs. The candidate will be joining a team of chemical and microbial ecologists, chemists, and microbiologists at the ICBM in Wilhelmshaven.

Qualifications - Required Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Marine Environmental Science, or related field. Completed academic university degree (master or equivalent). Extensive experience in running and maintaining analytical equipment such as high-resolution mass spectrometers. Efficient self-organization and laboratory management skills. Strong background and experience in metabolomics and marine natural products research (i.e., extraction, dereplication, isolation (preparative HPLC), structure elucidation via MS, MS/MS, and NMR). Experience in analytical methods for ecotoxicological studies using LC-MS. Excellent English speaking and writing/publication skills are essential. Candidate should be inquisitive and possess critical thinking, problem-solving, and team-leading skills, as the candidate is expected to teach (4SWS) and co-supervise Bachelor, Master, and PhD students. Additional Qualifications desirable: Experience with operating and maintaining Waters SYNAPT G2-Si Mass Spectrometry and/or Xevo TQ-S micro triple quadrupole mass spectrometer or similar instruments. Experience in Imaging Mass Spectrometry (MALDI). Experience with gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Experience with metabolomic studies (i.e., targeted and untargeted metabolomics).

Link for more details: https://uol.de/job405en

Organization - Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM), Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Germany