Research assistant (m/f/d) with 50%part-time job unlimited salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU reference code: WiMi-AGPagel_240

The Pagel research group focuses on the structural analysis of biological macromolecules and their non-covalent complexes in the gas phase. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) and gas-phase spectroscopy for the characterization and sequencing of complex carbohydrates, as well as the investigation of protein folding, misfolding, and assembly.

Job Description

• Research in the field of structural biology and glycobiology
• supervision of scientific staff and students
• participation in teaching. There is a teaching obligation according to the Teaching Obligation Regulation (LVVO)
• participation in academic self-administration
  
  

Requirements

• Completed academic university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• completed PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• at least three years of scientific or professional-practical experience in a full-time position after completing the university degree.
  
  

(Professional) Experience

• Experience with protein expression
• experience with enzyme expression, specifically glycosidases and glycosyltransferases
• at least three years of professional experience in research and teaching in the field of chemistry or biochemistry.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with protein analysis methods
• experience in structural biology
• experience with enzymes, particularly glycosidases and glycosyltransferases
• experience with chromatographic separation techniques
• good proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• several publications in internationally recognized journals
• very good proficiency in German
  
  

We look forward to receiving your application, which should include the following documents:

• A one-page letter of motivation why you want to work in the Pagel Group, together with details of previous research experience and future goals
• your CV (including a list of publications if applicable),
• evidence of your academic achievements including copies of your Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees
• at least two letters of support