PhD Candidate (f/m/x) in Imaging Mass Spectrometry

LungResearch@HelmholtzMunich; München; Vor Ort; EUR 29.500 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Helmholtz Munich Graduate School

Career counseling

Relocation support

Flexible working models

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz Munich offers a PhD position in Analytical Pathology focusing on imaging mass spectrometry to study spatial metabolomics and spatial exposomics across tissues. The project combines hypothesis-driven research with data integration and publication tasks.

You will contribute to a three-year, fixed-term program in a renowned research environment near Munich, with strong emphasis on independent work, scientific rigor, and English communication.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent required in a relevant field.
• Ability to think scientifically, develop hypotheses, and conduct independent research.
• Strong understanding of biochemical, physiological, or pathophysiological processes.

Aufgaben

• Develop independent, hypothesis-driven research questions related to cross-organ metabolic and hormonal processes and chemical exposures.
• Establish and apply imaging mass spectrometry for spatial metabolomics and spatial exposomics in various tissues.
• Link molecular distributions with tissue morphology, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Integrate high-dimensional data to identify systemic relationships and generate new biological hypotheses.
• Prepare scientific publications as part of a cumulative PhD thesis.

Kenntnisse

Scientific thinking

Hypothesis development

Data analysis

Critical evaluation

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or equivalent in biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, human biology, pharmacy, chemistry, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

102983

Full time

39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Within Analytical Pathology (AAP) at Helmholtz Munich, we investigate tissues and organs as spatially organized metabolic and chemical landscapes using imaging mass spectrometry. The PhD project combines spatial metabolomics, spatial exposomics, and tissue morphology to understand systemic metabolic and hormonal processes as well as the biological and pathophysiological effects of exogenous chemical compounds.

The PhD project "Imaging Mass Spectrometry: Spatial Metabolomics and Spatial Exposomics of Systemic Metabolic Processes Analytical Pathology" covers the complete scientific process: from the independent development of hypotheses and experimental implementation to data analysis, functional interpretation, and publication.

Your tasks

• Develop and investigate independent, hypothesis-driven research questions related to cross-organ metabolic and hormonal processes as well as chemical exposures
• Establish and apply imaging mass spectrometry approaches for spatial metabolomics and spatial exposomics in different tissues
• Link molecular distribution patterns with tissue morphology, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Integrate and critically interpret high-dimensional data to identify systemic relationships and generate new biological hypotheses
• Independently prepare scientific publications as part of a cumulative PhD thesis

Your profile

• An excellent Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, human biology, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to think scientifically, develop hypotheses, and conduct independent research
• A very good understanding of biochemical, physiological, or pathophysiological processes
• The ability to critically evaluate complex results, consider alternative explanations, and derive new research questions
• A strong interest in tissue morphology, mass spectrometry, and quantitative data analysis
• Scientific curiosity, sound analytical judgment, and excellent written and spoken English

Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser

“We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.”

Get to know us

Benefits

Scientific Training

Helmholtz Munich Graduate School

Career counseling

Career Center for PhD candidates

International Staff Service

Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

Health Promotion

Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Scientific Resources

State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities

Recreation

30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays

• Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School
• Career counseling: Career Center for PhD candidates
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Axel Karl Walch, [e-mail], who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

Selection will not be based solely on knowledge of individual methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on the demonstrated ability to identify and critically investigate scientific problems and to generate new knowledge from the results.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

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Helmholtz Munich

Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)

Research Unit Analytical Pathology

Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Neuherberg

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