Postdoctoral Researcher for Marine Natural Products - LC-MS Analytical Chemistry | Postdoktorand (m/w/d) für Marine Naturstoffe - LC-MS Analytische Chemie

Job Summary

The GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Postdoctoral Researcher with proven expertise in analytical chemistry. This role focuses on investigating low-molecular-weight components of marine holobionts, particularly metallophores like siderophores. Key responsibilities include exploring the metabolome of marine macro- and microorganisms using advanced LC-MS/MS-based chemoinformatics and computational metabolomics, developing methods for analyzing metal-binding metabolites, and integrating metabolomics data with other omics datasets. The position is crucial for drug discovery and chemical ecology, involving close collaboration with diverse research groups. The successful candidate will also contribute to LC-MS equipment maintenance, method development, and student supervision, working in a dynamic, international research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities.