SD-25166 RESEARCHER IN MASS SPECTROMETRY IMAGING FOR LIFE SCIENCES

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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The project will take place within the Advanced Instrumentation for Ion Nano-Analytics (AINA) group at LIST, a research team specialized in mass spectrometry. AINA combines expertise in instrument development, nano-analytical techniques, and methodological innovation for both materials’ science and life science applications. AINA’s activities span from fundamental research to the design of cutting-edge instrumentation and advanced analytical workflows.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Temporary contract | 14 months | Belvaux Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

You will contribute to a project developed within the framework of a long-standing collaboration with Pierre Fabre, who are a global leader in pharmaceuticals and dermo-cosmetics. The work will focus on research and development in Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (AP-MALDI) mass spectrometry and molecular imaging, using high-resolution Orbitrap MS instrumentation. The aim of the project is to gain deeper insights into the molecular mechanisms, in order to evaluate the efficacy of newly developed skincare products.

She/he will more particularly carry out research and development multimodal molecular imaging technologies (MALDI HR MSI, IHC, FISH), complementary chromatographic techniques and data interpretation. He/she will also benefit from the latest instrumental developments such as AP/MALDI-2.

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Education

• PhD in chemistry, biology or related field

Experience and skills

• Background in analytical chemistry and/or scientific instrumentation, with expertise in Mass Spectrometry, including molecular characterization and handling of biological samples
• Experience in using high resolution mass spectrometry instruments (e.g. Thermo Orbitrap technology).
• Experience in using (AP-)MALDI technique for analysis and imaging.
• Experience in LC/MS for targeted or untargeted studies is an asset
• Ability to execute research activities to completion independently
• Writing and publication/patenting skills
• Team player in a multidisciplinary environment

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English