Proteomics core facility leader position

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, Germany, has an opening for a Proteomics core facility leader (m/f/d).

Starting immediately or upon agreement.

The Proteomics Core Facility offers comprehensive protein and peptide analyses using state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS mass spectrometry. The core supports projects including, but not limited to, large-scale and comprehensive proteome profiling, including mapping of protein modifications, protein interaction mapping, low-input and chemical proteomics and is assisted by a dedicated technician. The core facility provides services from sample preparation to data analysis and interpretation. The Proteomics Core is currently seeking a new Head and welcomes applications from proteomics experts around the globe.

The position

• You will lead the day-to-day operations of the platform, including scheduling, quality control, processing and analyses across label-free, TMT, and SILAC-based proteomics and phosphoproteomics, and other MS-omics workflows
• You will co-develop and implement new workflows and analysis methods to increase throughput, quality, quantitation and reproducibility
• You maintain mass spectrometry instruments at the highest performance standards and manage service contracts as well as consumables.
• You advise on and support the procurement of future equipment and contribute to grant applications for infrastructure funding.
• You actively contribute to research projects, from experimental planning and data interpretation through to manuscript writing.

Your profile

• We are looking for a qualified team player with a strong interest in cutting-edge science and a service-oriented mindset.

Required:

• Expert (MSc or PhD) in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field – with a strong mass spectrometry track record
• Hands-on expertise with high-resolution LC-MS platforms, ideally including Bruker-based instruments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize analytical methods from first principles
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, scientists and principal investigators

Preferred:

• Strong interest in or experience with single-cell and/or spatial mass spectrometry technologies
• Experience running or co-running a core or research facility is a strong plus, not a prerequisite
• Fluent in English; German is an asset but not required

Our offer

• temporary employment of two years with the option of a longer-term cooperation according to the Collective Agreement for the public sector (TVöD)
• salary depends on qualifications, job duties, and experience, up to pay group E14 of the TVöD
• opportunities for internal and external training
• friendly and collegial working atmosphere
• compatibility of family and career through the possibility to arrange working hours individually and flexibly
• childcare facility (U3) at the institute
• company health management (BGM) including a work-life portal

Your application

To apply, please submit your application including a letter of motivation, CV and contact details of two references via our applicant portal before 24.08.2026.