• A PhD in analytical chemistry, proteomics, biochemistry, chemical biology, clinical chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable hands-on research experience in (targeted quantitative) proteomics, LC-MS/MS bioanalysis and/or quantitative protein biomarker analysis.
• Experience with triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry and quantitative acquisition strategies such as MRM/SRM or PRM.
• Experience with protein and peptide sample preparation, enzymatic digestion, immunoaffinity enrichment and/or stable-isotope-labelled internal standards. Experience with SISCAPA, automated liquid handling, protein engineering or recombinant protein production is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of analytical method development and validation, including calibration, sensitivity, selectivity, precision, accuracy, recovery, matrix effects, robustness, quality control and measurement uncertainty.
• Ability to conduct high-quality independent research, demonstrated through publications or other substantial research outputs.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, careful experimental practice.
• Ability to manage complex work packages, prioritize activities and deliver results on schedule.
• A collaborative and proactive working style, with the ability to communicate effectively across academic, clinical and industrial disciplines and to support junior researchers.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required, but willingness to collaborate effectively with Dutch clinical and academic environments is expected.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from € 4,422 (step 4) to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Luc Brunsveld, Professor of Chemical Biology, l.brunsveld@tue.nl or +31 40 2472870.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.bme@tue.nl.

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