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Postdoc Researcher

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Potsdam, Deutschland Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Vollzeit
Reference Number 9731

Exploring ecological and environmental change throughout Earth history with high-resolution mass spectrometry

Section 3.2 at GFZ Potsdam studies organic molecules across Earth history to improve our understanding of the global carbon cycle, lipid biosynthesis, climate change, and evolutionary geobiology. The organic inventory in living organisms, environments, sediments, and ancient sedimentary rocks is typically complex, with thousands of molecules, but only a few are routinely used in organic geochemistry. High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS, such as FT-ICR-MS and Orbitrap-MS) allows for the simultaneous detection of the entire suite of organic molecules. Furthermore, HRMS techniques enable the study of functionalized organic molecules in sedimentary rocks (containing N, S, or O), which are usually overlooked due to the technical difficulties in their detection and identification with other methods. We are looking for a person to study systematic trends in the HRMS fingerprints of organic molecules in sedimentary rocks through time. The candidate will work on a large set of rock samples using GC-MS and FT-ICR-MS techniques, with the goal of gaining new insights into the utility of FT-ICR-MS data to trace ecological and environmental change.

Your responsibilities:

Work up rock samples to extract chemically bound organic molecules Analyze the distribution of organic molecules using GC-MS and FT-ICR-MS Statistically evaluate data in a geological context Present results at conferences and publish them in the peer-reviewed literature

Your qualifications:

PhD in natural sciences Laboratory experience in organic chemistry or organic geochemistry Preferably, experience with mass spectrometry Experience with statistical analysis Demonstrated creativity and out-of-the-box thinking High agility and receptiveness Background in geosciences is an advantage Fluent English skills

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment State-of-the-art equipment Public service benefits Extensive training opportunities Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre Flexible working hours and conditions Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work Institute day-care centre on site  Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus Start date: 15th September 2024
Fixed-term: 21 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam

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If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 25th August 2024 . Please use our online application form only.