Postdoctoral Position: Mass Spectrometry / Analytical Chemistry in Zürich

100%, Zurich, temporary

We seek to fill a postdoctoral position in our research group for a research project on soft ionization mass spectrometry for studying noncovalent complexes in the gas phase. 

Our methodologies include native electrospray ionization (ESI), ESI-MS titration and competition methods, temperature programmed ESI-MS, ion mobility spectroscopy, gas-phase fluorescence based methods, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry assisted by high-mass detection and chemical cross-linking. Systems of particular interest are protein-ligand complexes including systems with cofactors and multiple ligand binding sites, multi-protein complexes, membrane-bound proteins and protein complexes, as well as DNA and RNA assemblies. At ETH Zurich, there are many interesting options for interdisciplinary collaborations.

Starting date: earliest 1.1.2021 or upon mutual agreement.

• Ph.D. degree in chemistry or biochemistry
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, methods development and MS instrumentation
• Fluency in one of the Swiss official languages or English fluency at first language level

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.