Job Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Postdoctoral Researcher Analytical Biochemistry (1,0 fte)

The position is embedded in the Department of Analytical Biochemistry headed by Prof. Rainer Bischoff, which focuses on biomarker discovery, chemical biology and the development of instrumental analytical techniques.
The postdoctoral researcher works on a project entitled: Novel Stable Isotope Labelling Chemistry for Metabolomics and Proteomics.
The project will be performed in close collaboration with the Department of Bio-Organic Synthesis at the University of Leiden headed by Prof. Herman Overkleeft.
The successful candidate will work on the synthesis of modified oligoethyleneglycol-based reagents for the labelling of metabolites, peptides and proteins and their application to biomarker discovery studies in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which will be performed in collaboration with Prof. Dirkje Postma.
This project is based on results published in Anal. Chem. 80: 9171-9180 (2008).

The candidate should have a strong background in mass spectrometry and HPLC with a focus on metabolite, peptide or protein analysis. Experience in synthetic organic chemistry would be a significant advantage. The candidate should be motivated to perform research in an interdisciplinary environment and be open to work partially in Leiden on the chemical synthesis.

- the candidate should have a PhD degree in a relevant field
- the candidate should have a strong background in mass spectrometry and HPLC with a focus on metabolite, peptide or protein analysis
- experience in synthetic organic chemistry would be a significant advantage. The candidate should be motivated to perform research in an interdisciplinary environment and be open to work partially in Leiden on the chemical synthesis.

The University of Groningen offers a salary commensurate with the candidate's work experience to a maximum of € 4,374 gross per month. The appointment is for a maximum period of two years. Details concerning this point can be obtained upon request from Mr. Henk Doedens, e-mail: H.Doedens@rug.nl

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The position is embedded in the Department of Analytical Biochemistry headed by Prof. Rainer Bischoff, which focuses on biomarker discovery, chemical biology and the development of instrumental analytical techniques.
The postdoctoral researcher works on a project entitled: Novel Stable Isotope Labelling Chemistry for Metabolomics and Proteomics.
The project will be performed in close collaboration with the Department of Bio-Organic Synthesis at the University of Leiden headed by Prof. Herman Overkleeft.
The successful candidate will work on the synthesis of modified oligoethyleneglycol-based reagents for the labelling of metabolites, peptides and proteins and their application to biomarker discovery studies in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which will be performed in collaboration with Prof. Dirkje Postma.
This project is based on results published in Anal. Chem. 80: 9171-9180 (2008).
Prof. Rainer Bischoff
+31-50 3633338,
r.p.h.bischoff@rug.nl
Secretariat
+31-50 3633336
University Medical Center Groningen
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Analytical Biochemistry
http://www.rug.nl/farmacie/onderzoek/basiseenheden/bioanalyseentoxicologie/index
Bio-Organic Synthesis
http://biosyn.lic.leidenuniv.nl/research