R&D Scientist for Mass Spectrometer Detection Technology (m/f/d)

Mote Marine Laboratory; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in scientific instruments is seeking an R&D Scientist to join their team in Bremen. The ideal candidate will focus on developing ion detection technologies for mass spectrometry, contributing to innovative research and product development. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent in Physics or Electronics, along with programming skills in Python, LabVIEW, or C# and experience in electronics.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation, ideally time-of-flight.
• Background in electronics, ideally with RF and transmission lines.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; German language skills advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize ion detection and signal processing for mass spectrometers.
• Conduct experiments to qualify solutions and evaluate results.
• Drive innovation with key suppliers and the research community.

Kenntnisse

Analytic thinking

Logical thinking

Innovative thinking

Communication skills

Team-mindedness

Ausbildung

Diploma or PhD in Physics or Electronics

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C#

COMSOL

SPICE

SIMION

Jobbeschreibung

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 11.000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.

We are looking for a R&D Scientist (m/f/d) to complete our team inBremen or Athens.

Responsibilities:

The R&D Scientist will be responsible for research and development in the field of fast ion detection and signal digitalization as used in time-of-flight mass spectrometers

Main tasks:

• Develop and optimize the ion detection and signal processing for time-of-flight mass spectrometers
• Participation in research and development of the Bruker time-of-flight instrument R&D

Tasks:

Innovate:

• Identify and explore new ion detection hardware and digital processing technologies
• Drive innovation both internally and with key suppliers
• Stay part of the research community by networking and dedicated business trips
• Develop expertise and fundamental understanding through building models, using ion optical and electronic simulations matching experimental data
• Strengthen our IP by identifying ideas and submitting them for patent application

Productize:

• Design, perform and supervise experiments to qualify solutions and evaluate results
• Execute our R&D process to transfer innovation into revenue with mature products
• Back up design transfer to production and provide 3rd level support internally and to customers.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or PhD in Physics or Electronics, or corresponding qualification
• Background and hands-on experience in mass spectrometry instrumentation, ideally time-of-flight
• Background and hands-on in electronics, ideally with RF, transmission lines, waveguides
• Programming experience using Python, LabVIEW or C#
• Ion and electronic simulations using COMSOL, SPICE or SIMION are a plus
• Analytic, logical and innovative thinking
• Good communication skills, team-mindedness
• Self-organized, accurate and result oriented working style
• Solid scientific English language skills; fluent in spoken and written English
• Fluent German language skills would be an advantage