PhD researcher (f/m/d) in ‘Bioanalytical Chemistry / Metabolomics’

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research is seeking a PhD candidate in biochemistry to join a multidisciplinary team focusing on the analytical characterization of metabolites. This role supports a project aimed at improving strategies against infectious diseases through innovative research methodologies. The successful candidate will gain extensive training and contribute to valuable research outcomes.

Leistungen

Extensive training opportunities

Buddy System for new researchers

Public service benefits

Employer subsidy for job ticket

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in relevant fields is required.
• Excellent English communication skills are necessary.
• Experience with omics datasets and analytical methods is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Work on the analytical characterization of complex mixtures of secondary metabolites.
• Collaborate within an EU-funded research consortium.
• Correlate metabolomic profiles with bioactivity data.

Kenntnisse

Excellent English communication skills

Ability to work independently

Good organisational skills

Experience with (bio-)analytical methods

Strong interest in drug research

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree / Diploma in Biology

Tools

UPLC

mass spectrometry

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH Department Human Resources Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 30 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 076/2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, the largest scientific organization in Germany. At HZI, researchers focus on developing strategies to improve the fight against infectious diseases. Their aim is to create new methods for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious compounds by studying both bacterial and viral pathogens and their interactions with the immune system, while also investigating new compounds with potential therapeutic effects.

The strategic aim of the department ‘Chemical Biology’ is to discover and characterize novel anti-infectives through screening, mode of action studies and chemical synthesis.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on a project aiming at the analytical characterization of complex mixtures of secondary metabolites within an EU-funded consortium. The project aims at correlating metabolomic profiles from bacterial and fungal organisms of marine and terrestrial origin with bioactivity data and mechanistic signatures using computational methods. The metabolome data will be further connected to genomic information on the producer strains. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international team is mandatory.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master’s Degree / Diploma in Biology, Chemical Biology, Bioanalytical Chemistry or related fields
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team
• Good organisational and coordination skills
• A profound understanding for chemical structures
• Experiences with (bio-)analytical methods and –omics technologies
• A strong interest in drug research and natural products
• Experience in analysing omics datasets—particularly metabolomics—is a strong plus
• State-of-the-art analytical instrumentation (UPLC coupled to high resolution mass spectrometers, trapped ion mobility time of flight mass spectrometry (timsTOF), single cell genomics pipelines)
• Biological profiling platforms ( in vitro and in vivo )
• A lively scientific community and a corporate culture of appreciation & promotion of equal opportunities
• Welcome Office, Family Office, Child Holiday Care
• Buddy System for new doctoral researchers
• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
• Interesting additional public service benefits
• Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket
• Central location within Germany, various metropolitan areas (i.e. Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Hannover) and recreational areas (i.e. Harz, Lüneburg Heath, North Sea) can be reached very quickly and easily by Train – it is also close to the airport Hannover.

The successful candidate will be part of the HZI | HZI Graduate School which provides an innovative structured PhD programme within the field of Infection Research.

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.

The contract of employment is with the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of work is Braunschweig.

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Selection process

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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number076/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail . If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!