Staff Scientist for Natural Product Isolation: The Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology invites applications for the position of Staff Scientist (m/f/d) specializing in Natural Product Isolation & Structure Elucidation. This role is crucial for pioneering research in synthetic microbiology and will contribute to significant advancements in microbial natural product research and enzyme engineering.
Designation:
Staff Scientist (m/f/d)
Research Area:
- Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics
- Microbiology & Ecology
- Plant Research
Location:
Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology, Marburg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field
- Relevant experience in preparative isolation of complex natural products, peptides, or small molecules
- Proficiency in establishing and maintaining chromatography and mass spectrometry equipment
- Experience in NMR-based structure elucidation of small molecules is highly desired
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment
Job Description:
- Operate preparative and semipreparative HPLC/MS, Flash, SFC, and size exclusion chromatography systems.
- Isolate pure compounds for NMR-based structure elucidation and conduct subsequent bioactivity and enzymatic tests.
- Collaborate closely with various labs from Marburg and the Max Planck Society to support and develop research projects.
- Contribute to the ongoing establishment of the core facility for small molecule isolation and structure elucidation.
How to Apply:
Please send your application as a single PDF file to jobs-NP-isolation@mpi-marburg.mpg.de. Applications must include:
- Your CV
- Names and email addresses of three academic referees
- Statements of previous research
- A list of the number and types of isolated and structurally characterized compounds
- Future research & career goals (not exceeding two pages for each)
Last Date to Apply:
Applications should be received by March 30, 2025.
This format provides a comprehensive overview of the position, ensuring potential candidates have all the necessary information to apply.
