Post Doc in Chemistry Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy

Postdoctoral Position in Lanthanide Chelator Research (F/M/D) Institution: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (Department of Chemistry) Date of occupation: 11/01/2020 Application deadline: 15.09.2020 Remuneration group: E13 Time limit: 24 months There is always the possibility of part-time employment. The Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) is one of the most renowned and largest universities in Germany. Aufgaben Starting November 1st, 2020 a postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Lena Daumann at LMU (News AK Daumann). The Project Lanthanides (Ln) are critical raw materials and their mining and purification have a considerable negative environmental impact and we urgently need sustainable and efficient recycling strategies for these elements. It was recently discovered that many bacteria use Ln for growth and utilize them in the active sites of enzymes. The Ln-uptake mechanisms of these bacteria remain vastly underexplored, however, the involvement of polydentate ligands (chelators) to bind lanthanides — lanthanophores (lanthanide carriers) — has recently been established. Thus, we are interested in the thorough characterization of lanthanophores from the spent media of lanthanide-utilizing bacteria and potential applications arising from such biological chelators. We Offer You • A diverse and fair working environment with a supportive team • Extensive advanced training opportunities and mentoring • On site career-building programs to help you with your professional and personal development. • Highly interesting research project with different techniques in a collaborative setting • A stimulating and interactive scientific environment with world class facilities at one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions Your Tasks • Purification of lanthanophores from bacterial media • Studying lanthanide binding with biochemical and spectroscopic assays • Characterization of lanthanide binding affinities • Preparation of publications • Supervision and mentoring of young scientists • Organization and control of the implementation of research projects Anforderungen Your Profile • PhD in analytical (bio)chemistry, siderophore chemistry or lanthanide coordination chemistry • Strong background in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR and knowledge of CD or lanthanide spectroscopy is considered an advantage • Outstanding publication record • Enthusiastic and highly motivated, ability to perform creative and independent research • Ability to learn new techniques and to work synergistically in a team • Experience with cell culture (S1) is desirable, but not required. • Good communication skills, fluency in English • Demonstrated ability of mentoring of young scientists Employment will be for 2 years with the possibility of extension. The LMU is interested in increasing the number of female faculty members and encourages women to apply. The university is an equal opportunity employer. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of approximately equal qualifications. Schwerbehinderte Personen werden bei ansonsten im Wesentlichen gleicher Eignung bevorzugt. Weitere Informationen http://www.cup.lmu.de/ac/daumann/ Bewerbungsadresse Please send your applications with full CV including list of publications, certificates, letter of motivation (approx. 1 page), and the contacts of a minimum of two references in one pdf file until September 15, 2020 to Prof. Daumann E-Mail: lena.daumann@lmu.de Ansprechpartner/in Prof. Dr. Lena Daumann Im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung auf eine Stelle an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) übermitteln Sie personenbezogene Daten. Beachten Sie bitte hierzu unsere Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten und die Datenschutzerklärung der LMU für den Internetauftritt. Durch die Übermittlung Ihrer Bewerbung bestätigen Sie, dass Sie die Datenschutzhinweise und die Datenschutzerklärung zur Kenntnis genommen haben und mit der Datenverarbeitung im Rahmen des Auswahlverfahrens einverstanden sind. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Postdoctoral Position in Lanthanide Chelator Research (F/M/D)

Institution: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
(Department of Chemistry)

Date of occupation: 11/01/2020

Application deadline: 15.09.2020

Remuneration group: E13

Time limit: 24 months

There is always the possibility of part-time employment.

The Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) is one of the most renowned and largest universities in Germany.

Aufgaben

Starting November 1st, 2020 a postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Lena Daumann at LMU (News AK Daumann).

The Project

Lanthanides (Ln) are critical raw materials and their mining and purification have a considerable negative environmental impact and we urgently need sustainable and efficient recycling strategies for these elements. It was recently discovered that many bacteria use Ln for growth and utilize them in the active sites of enzymes. The Ln-uptake mechanisms of these bacteria remain vastly underexplored, however, the involvement of polydentate ligands (chelators) to bind lanthanides — lanthanophores (lanthanide carriers) — has recently been established. Thus, we are interested in the thorough characterization of lanthanophores from the spent media of lanthanide-utilizing bacteria and potential applications arising from such biological chelators.

We Offer You

• A diverse and fair working environment with a supportive team
• Extensive advanced training opportunities and mentoring
• On site career-building programs to help you with your professional and personal development.
• Highly interesting research project with different techniques in a collaborative setting
• A stimulating and interactive scientific environment with world class facilities at one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions

Your Tasks

• Purification of lanthanophores from bacterial media
• Studying lanthanide binding with biochemical and spectroscopic assays
• Characterization of lanthanide binding affinities
• Preparation of publications
• Supervision and mentoring of young scientists
• Organization and control of the implementation of research projects

Anforderungen

Your Profile

• PhD in analytical (bio)chemistry, siderophore chemistry or lanthanide coordination chemistry
• Strong background in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR and knowledge of CD or lanthanide spectroscopy is considered an advantage
• Outstanding publication record
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated, ability to perform creative and independent research
• Ability to learn new techniques and to work synergistically in a team
• Experience with cell culture (S1) is desirable, but not required.
• Good communication skills, fluency in English
• Demonstrated ability of mentoring of young scientists

Employment will be for 2 years with the possibility of extension. The LMU is interested in increasing the number of female faculty members and encourages women to apply. The university is an equal opportunity employer. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of approximately equal qualifications.

Schwerbehinderte Personen werden bei ansonsten im Wesentlichen gleicher Eignung bevorzugt.

Weitere Informationen

http://www.cup.lmu.de/ac/daumann/

Bewerbungsadresse

Please send your applications with full CV including list of publications, certificates, letter of motivation (approx. 1 page), and the contacts of a minimum of two references in one pdf file until September 15, 2020 to Prof. Daumann
E-Mail: lena.daumann@lmu.de

Ansprechpartner/in

Prof. Dr. Lena Daumann

Im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung auf eine Stelle an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) übermitteln Sie personenbezogene Daten. Beachten Sie bitte hierzu unsere Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten und die Datenschutzerklärung der LMU für den Internetauftritt. Durch die Übermittlung Ihrer Bewerbung bestätigen Sie, dass Sie die Datenschutzhinweise und die Datenschutzerklärung zur Kenntnis genommen haben und mit der Datenverarbeitung im Rahmen des Auswahlverfahrens einverstanden sind.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy