Coupling Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry and Ion Spectroscopy for Chirality Measurements
What the project is about:
The ERC-funded CHIRAMASS project aims to develop new analytical approaches for chirality measurements by coupling ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) with gas-phase ion spectroscopy. The goal is to build innovative instrumentation and methodologies capable of probing the structure and handedness of molecular ions with unprecedented sensitivity and specificity.
You'll join the Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory under Prof. Valérie Gabelica. Research will involve development and implementation of instrumentation combining ion mobility spectrometry, mass spectrometry, laser-based spectroscopy, and advanced ion manipulation methods. Applications include structural characterization, chirality analysis, and fundamental studies of gas-phase ions relevant to chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Profile they're looking for:
Highly motivated candidate with either:
Master's degree (for PhD applicants), or
PhD degree (for postdoc applicants)
in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related disciplines.
Useful skills: ion optics, simulations, vacuum systems, optics and lasers, instrument control, electronics, mass spectrometry instrumentation, and gas-phase ion chemistry or spectroscopy. English: B2 level or higher.
Why join us?
You enjoy building things that do not yet exist - not a routine application project, but developing new instrumentation at the intersection of IM, MS, and spectroscopy
You are scientifically curious and collaborative - at the interface of analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy, and instrumentation
You want to make a visible contribution - team development as scientists, communicators, and future leaders
Logistics:
Start date: As soon as 01/01/2027. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until filled.
Job location: Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Centre Médical Universitaire, Rue Michel-Servet 1 - CH- 1211 Genève, Switzerland.
To apply: Follow instructions on https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/472393
