Principal Research Engineer for NanoSIMS

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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment. We are responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as prescription education. The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science. We are located in central premises at Natrium, Medicinareberget, Gothenburg.

NanoSIMS Sweden is a facility at the University of Gothenburg. It was founded in 2015 with the goal to provide mass spectrometry imaging technology with nanoscale spatial resolution to researchers in Sweden. Since then, it has expanded its services to researchers across the Nordic region. NanoSIMS Sweden aims to be an extensive molecular and elemental imaging platform with the focus on life science and medical science. NanoSIMS is a unique secondary ion nanoprobe in the Nordics, with capabilities to measure elemental, isotopic, inorganic, organic to biomolecular distributions in all kinds of samples with excellent sensitivity (ppm). 2D/3D imaging can be performed with excellent spatial resolution (~50 nm laterally, ~10 nm axially). NanoSIMS can be applied to address questions in various research fields, especially materials, geological, marine, enviromental, medical and life science. Our facility always pushes to offer the most competent and reliable service, from consultation in experimental design, training to image acquisition and data mining, ensuring the highest quality of data obtained for each project in various fields.

Duties 

We are looking for a person, whom will contribute to the NanoSIMS Sweden facility at the University of Gothenburg. This principaresearch engineer position is a full-time permanent position, that starts with a six-month probationary period. The duties: involving the day-to-day operation of the NanoSIMS instrument, maintaining the NanoSIMS, and interfacing with the NanoSIMS manufacturer and NanoSIMS customers. The position requires experience with mass spectrometry imaging and preferably direct experience with the NanoSIMS.

• Planning, designing and carrying out day to day operations of the Cameca NanoSIMS instrument, which is located at AstraZeneca (Mölndal, Sweden).
• Interfacing with the NanoSIMS manufacturer and AstraZeneca in maintaining the NanoSIMS lab.
• Communicating frequently with the Director of the NanoSIMS facility regarding all the operational matters of the facility.
• Interfacing with customers, running samples for customers, analysing data, data
• Training NanoSIMS users on routine NanoSIMS operation.
• Working on the facility website, LinkedIn, as well as other social media to increase the visibility of the facility.
• Participating in outreach activities for potential customers, by, for example, attending scientific meetings, conferences.

Qualifications 

Required;

A PhD degree in a field related to Analytical Chemistry or chemical imaging is required with at least two years’ experience after the PhD. At least one-year experience in Mass Spectrometry Imaging is required.

Merit education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities

Direct experience of using and operating SIMS or Cameca NanoSIMS is preferred. To be a collaborative nature, responsible, communicative, and a person who likes to work with challenges and in interdisciplinary environment is a merit.

Employment 

This position is a permanent position that will start with a six month probationary period. The position is fulltime, 100% at the Departement of Chemsitry and Molecular Biology. Your working location will be at NanoSims lab at AstraZeneca, Mölndal

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact; Nhu Pha, e-mail:  nhu.phan@chem.gu.se phonenumber:  (+46) 720352002.

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. Your application must include and must be validated.

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copy of Diploma
• Contact information for references.

Applications must be received by: 2024-10-06

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.