PhD Student in Mass Spectrometry Based Neuropeptide Analysis, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

PhD student in mass spectrometry based neuropeptide analysis

Company: University of Fribourg

Workplace: Visual Cognition Laboratory

Description:
A PhD student position in analytical chemistry is available in the visual cognition lab of the Department of Medicine/Physiology, University of Fribourg. We are looking for talented individuals who are highly-motivated and looking to expand their expertise on neurochemical analysis. You will develop MS-based highly sensitive methods to identify and quantify neuropeptides from the mammalian brain. The developed techniques will be used to study brain responses to pharmacological manipulations or changes in behavioral state. The lab offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to support your work, which includes different animal models and an Orbitrap MS used in conjunction with a 2D-nano HPLC.

Education The PhD student candidate should possess a university degree at MSc level, or equivalent in

Chemistry or Physics. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written), a science-driven curiosity and a practice-orientated attitude are required. Prior experience with mass spectrometry, peptidomics or proteomics will be an advantage.

Entrance upon 1.9.2009

Duration of appointment: 3 years

Contact address
Prof. Gregor Rainer
Unit of Physiology / University of Fribourg
Chemin du Musee 5
1700 Fribourg

Email gregor.rainer[ at ]unifr.ch

Link to the company http://www.unifr.ch