Senior Scientist (f/m/x) in Metabolomics and Tracer Analytics

Senior Scientist (f/m/x) in Metabolomics and Tracer Analytics

103040

• Full time
• 39 hrs/week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partially Remote Work possible

• At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier
• society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive
• innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new
• ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

• We are looking to strengthen and expand the portfolio of functional omics
• services in ourCore Facility Metabolomics and Proteomicsand are seeking a
• highly motivated and accomplishedSenior Scientist (f/m/x)to establish and
• expand tracer metabolomics and fluxomics capabilities, supporting researchers
• across Helmholtz Munich and beyond.

• Our new colleague will be a team player enthusiastic about developing new
• analytical methods and advancing state-of-the-art metabolomics technologies.
• Training users, teaching advanced analytical methods, supervising scientific
• and technical staff and presenting results internally and externally are part
• of the job. The position reports directly to the Head of the Metabolomics and
• Proteomics Core Facility and will be available from January 2027.

• Come and join a vibrant, cutting-edge international research environment and
• a highly motivated, collaborative Core Facilities team. We look forward to
• hearing from you.

Your tasks & responsibilities

• •Design, establish and optimise a state-of-the-art stable isotope tracing
• and flux experiment services.
• •Develop and apply data analysis workflows for stable isotope tracer
• experiments, isotopologue data analysis, and metabolic flux modeling.
• •Perform and supervise metabolomics, lipidomics and fluxomics analyses using
• LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS platforms.
• •Develop and maintain analytical methods, SOPs and quality-control
• procedures.
• •Advise researchers on study design, tracer selection and experimental
• strategies.
• •Support investigators in interpretation of results, publications and grant
• applications.
• •Train and educate users in tracer metabolomics methodologies.
• •Supervise and mentor scientific and technical staff supporting facility
• operations.

Your profile

• •PhD in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Biology, or a related
• field.
• •Demonstrated expertise in tracer metabolomics and/or metabolic flux
• analysis using 13C, 15N and/or deuterium-labelled substrates.
• •Hands-on experience across the tracer workflow, from experimental design to
• data analysis and interpretation.
• •Experience with LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation, including operation,
• optimization and troubleshooting.
• •Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and the processing of other
• relevant biological matrices (e.g., tissues, biofluids) for metabolomics
• analyses.
• •Solid understanding of cellular metabolism and metabolic pathways, with the
• ability to interpret data in a biological context.
• •Computational skills for metabolomics and fluxomics data analysis,
• including proficiency in R and/or Python.
• •Experience with software such as El-MAVEN, XCMS, MetaboAnalyst, INCA or
• 13CFLUX2 (or comparable tools).
• •Experience in training users, teaching, or supervising scientific or
• technical staff.
• •Clear and engaging communication to internal and external audiences.
• •Strong commitment to customer-oriented scientific service and collaborative
• research.

• If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade
• of up to E 14. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for
• Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2
• years, with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract.

• We offer
• •The opportunity to build and shape a new strategic capability in tracer
• metabolomics and fluxomics.
• •Access to state-of-the-art mass spectrometry infrastructure and large
• translational research programs.
• •Close interaction with leading scientists in metabolic health, precision
• prevention, bioengineering and health AI.
• •A highly collaborative and international research environment with extensive
• opportunities for scientific networking.

Managing Director Mike Frieser:

• „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and
• innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a
• supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing
• to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• •Career Development
• Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• •International Staff Service
• Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• •Scientific Resources
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• •Family Support
• On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
• •Health Promotion
• Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• •Recreation
• 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays

Interested in applying?

• If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie Hauck,
• [email protected], who will be happy to help.