Master Student

We are announcing for the Research Group Bioanalytical Chemistry a position as

Master student (M/F/d)

The topic: Development of an LC-MS/MS for detection and fractionantion of mycobacterial lipids

The Research Center Borstel (RCB) is an internationally operating Lung Center within the Leibniz Association, financed by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our central task is basic and translational research in the field of respiratory diseases. We operate extensive laboratory and research infrastructures. Academically, we are closely linked with neighboring universities (Lübeck, Kiel) and clinically with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Our goal is to improve existing methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of lung diseases and to develop new, innovative therapeutic approaches.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- Chemical isolation of bacterial cell wall components
- Establishment of a liquid chromatographic system for for lipid class fractionation and simultaneous analysis by high-resolution mass spectrometers

**YOUR QUALIFICATION**:

- A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a comparable degree with a chemical background
- Practical knowledge of analytical chemistry, especially liquid chromatography
- Knowledge in the interpretation of MS spectra
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Good communication skills

**OUR OFFER**:

- Your new workplace is located in a top class research center close to Hamburg
- Participation in a productive and active team
- Personal atmosphere and support
- Family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours
- Childcare centre and workplace health promotion
- Expense allowance 400 Euro/month

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For us, your age, gender and sexual identity, your world view, your ethnicity or a handicap are not important. We are solely interested in your knowledge and skills and your ability to work in a team. If attractive work content and a solution-oriented approach are more important to you than formalities, you are in the right place