Organisation/Company University of Geneva Department Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Field Chemistry Instrumental techniques Chemistry Physical chemistry Physics Chemical physics Chemistry Analytical chemistry Engineering Aerospace engineering Engineering Electronic engineering Engineering Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The ERC-funded project CHIRAMASS aims to develop new analytical approaches for chirality measurements by coupling ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) with gas-phase ion spectroscopy. The project seeks to establish innovative instrumentation and methodologies capable of probing the structure and chirality of molecular ions with unprecedented sensitivity and specificity.
The successful candidate will join the Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Geneva under the supervision of Prof. Valérie Gabelica.
The research will involve the development and implementation of instrumentation combining ion mobility spectrometry, mass spectrometry, laser-based spectroscopy, and advanced ion manipulation methods. Applications will include structural characterization, chirality analysis, and fundamental studies of gas-phase ions relevant to chemistry, biology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Depending on the candidate profile, the position may be offered at the PhD or postdoctoral level.
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We seek an outstanding and highly motivated candidate holding either a Master's degree (for PhD applicants) or a PhD degree (for postdoctoral applicants) in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related disciplines, with an excellent academic record.
For this mass spectrometry methodology development project, useful competencies include ion optics and simulations, vacuum systems, ion sources and mass analyzers, optics and lasers, instrument control programming, electronics and signal processing, prototype development, and gas-phase ion chemistry and spectroscopy.
Experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation, numerical modelling, software development, lasers, spectroscopy, or related experimental techniques will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and international research environment at the University of Geneva.
The laboratory provides access to state-of-the-art instrumentation in ion mobility spectrometry, mass spectrometry, native mass spectrometry, ion activation methods and ion spectroscopy.
Researchers will have opportunities to present their work at international conferences and to collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
Salary and employment conditions follow the regulations of the University of Geneva and depend on the candidate's qualification level (PhD student or postdoctoral researcher).
Eligibility criteria
For PhD applicants, a Master's degree (or equivalent) must be obtained before the starting date. For postdoctoral applicants, a PhD degree must be obtained before the starting date. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
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PhD Student or Postdoctoral Researcher - Coupling Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry and Ion Spectroscopy for Chirality Measurements (ERC Advanced Grant CHIRAMASS) Arbeitgeber: University of Geneva
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