Academic employee at the Department of Food Science: Mass spectrometry (omics techniques) specialist for core facility Full-time

Academic Employee At The Department Of Food Science: Mass Spectrometry (Omics Techniques) Specialist For Core Facility

Are you passionate about mass spectrometry and are you experienced in running high resolution mass spectrometry proteomics? Department of Food Science at Aarhus University is looking for an academic employee from 1 January or as soon as possible. This is a permanent position.

The candidate is expected to contribute to:

• A central unit focusing on LC-MS-omics techniques
• Running samples for the whole Department on Tims HT and TimsMetabo (Bruker)
• Maintenance and management of Tims HT & TimsMetabo mass spectrometers
• Maintain bioinformatic tools related to proteomics and metabolomics
• Perform data analysis and interpretation
• Assist users/students in sample preparation for MS-analysis
• Assist students and Postdocs in data analysis and interpretation
• Help with bioinformatics
• Participate in teaching of relevant laboratory courses in food chemistry
• Deliver on various duties related to the Department of Food Science

The successful candidate must have:

• a MSc degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, food science, analytical chemistry or similar
• a PhD degree is considered a plus
• a solid understanding of protein chemistry, analytical chemistry, MS-omics techniques and bioinformatics
• a strong background in mass spectrometry instrumentation, software for instrument control and data
• a good technical understanding of mass spectrometry and experience in ion-mobility in combination with MS is considered a plus
• hands-on experience in running, maintenance and troubleshooting of high-resolution mass spectrometry and HPLC equipment, priority will be given to experience with TimsToF-HT.
• solid data analysis experience e.g. PEAKS Studio, FragPipe and/or Perseus
• it is considered a plus if you are familiar with Bruker software package as well as experience in implementation of advanced experiments
• hands-on experience in quantitative proteomics as well as validation of analytical MS methods are considered a plus
• experience in nutrition is considered an advantage

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University and includes research within the areas Food Chemistry and Technology, Food Quality, Food Metabolomics and proteomics, Sensory Science, Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, and Plant Production.

The department offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

The place of work is at Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.

For further information, please contact:

Professor, Trine Kastrup Dalsgaard Phone: +45 22410942 e-mail: trine.dalsgaard@food.au.dk

Deadline: Thursday 1 Oct 2026 at 23:59 CEST