Within the Analytical Chemistry Department of the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) the Biomolecular Systems Analytics group is looking to strengthen their research with a new Lab Manager, specialized in Mass Spectrometry and allied technologies.

The research in the group primarily relies on mass spectrometers to characterise and quantify a wide range of molecules. Proteins are of particular interest, either in the form of peptides or whole proteins. We therefore seek a technician to build and maintain the analytical pipeline for LC-MS, MS systems and data analytics. It concerns an appointment for two years with the prospect of a permanent appointment.

As Lab Manager you:

• will support the staff and students of the Biomolecular Systems Analytics group;
• will work within a team of scientists to conduct both routine and custom research-based MS analyses and computational analysis and will have to maintain software, instruments, equipment and measurement setups;
• advise superiors about equipment and processes, as well as about their implementation and ordering of consumables and instrument parts;
• ensure a safe and clean work environment and organize and perform routine laboratory duties, including maintenance and responsibility for instrument scheduling and usage;
• will propose and or carry out new developments that improve the analytical capacity of our research;
• will make observations, analyse/document experimental data and interpret results;
• are responsible for sample preparation and method development for mammalian cell culture, human tissue preparation, protein and peptide purification, biomolecular interactions, computational analysis and other MS allied-techniques;
• will train internal and external users in the use of our MS and allied methods (students, trainees and collaborators) and participate in research discussions, including student supervision;
• will travel to conferences, workshops and collaborators and stay up to date with latest and relevant literature.

We want you to transfer your knowledge to a diverse group of young researchers and students and would like you to participate in outreach activities such as open days.

What do we require of you?  You:

• have an Applied University (HBO) or University degree with a Chemistry or Life Sciences background with a special focus on the use of mass spectrometry, ideally for protein and proteomics;
• are able to collaborate, adapt quickly, are enjoyable company and have the drive to get things done;
• are able to switch quickly and you are a creative problem-solver with perseverance;
• are able to cooperate with an international group of researchers on the one hand and various support services on the other;
• exhibit the highest degree of reliability and accuracy to assure the scientific quality;
• feel at home in group discussions and seminars and you are an effective sparring partner who provides creative support to young researchers in setting up experiments;
• have excellent communication skills in English and Dutch;
• are self-motivated, willing to learn new skills and have very good time management skills.

Applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Previous experience with MS and LC-MS is a particular advantage. Experience with Ambient ionization methods will also be considered favorably.

The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of two years. A possible extension will be awarded depending on performance, funding and the projects’ needs.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2, 835 to €4, 274 (salary scale 9/10) depending on experience. This is excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end of year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable.

University of Amsterdam

With over 5,000 employees, 30,000 students and a budget of more than 600 million euros, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is an intellectual hub within the Netherlands. Teaching and research at the UvA are conducted within seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine and Dentistry. Housed on four city campuses in or near the heart of Amsterdam, where disciplines come together and interact, the faculties have close links with thousands of researchers and hundreds of institutions at home and abroad. 

The UvA’s students and employees are independent thinkers, competent rebels who dare to question dogmas and aren’t satisfied with easy answers and standard solutions. To work at the UvA is to work in an independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.

Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences

The Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is located at the vibrant Amsterdam Science Park. HIMS is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science. With around 140 employees, HIMS carries out internationally high-quality chemical research and provides education within various university programs. This is done in close cooperation with the medical, biotech, chemical, flavour & food, and high-tech industries.

http://hims.uva.nl/