Chemist | Chemiker (m/w/d)
Max Rubner-Institut
Job Summary
The Max Rubner-Institut, a federal research and advisory institution for nutrition and food, is seeking a Chemist for a project focused on minimizing off-flavor-associated cyanotoxins in edible fish. This role involves developing and applying analytical methods, particularly LC-MS and GC-MS, to analyze cyanotoxins and off-flavor compounds in water, algae, and fish matrices. The successful candidate will contribute to a nationally coordinated project aimed at supporting German inland fisheries and aquaculture by developing "probiotic" algae to displace toxin-producing cyanobacteria. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, publish findings in scientific journals, and contribute to public welfare within a collaborative scientific network.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or a comparable scientific field.
Experience
- Professional experience in independent scientific project work
- Experience in statistical data evaluation (desirable)
- Experience in writing scientific manuscripts for international peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Driving license Class B and willingness to travel for work and drive a company car.
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