Researcher (f/m/d) for the ERDF research project PROSEED – Code PR.25-LMQ-02.04

For the ERDF research project PROSEED “Research into drying and fermentation technologies for the valorization of innovative plant protein raw materials for food and agriculture“ (ERDF 2021-2027, n. 1080, CUP B57H24003770007) the working groups “Laboratory for Flavours and Metabolites” and the “Laboratory of NMR Spectroscopy” is looking for a: Researcher (f/m/d) – Code PR.25-LMQ-02.04

The aim of the PROSEED project is to research fermentation and drying technologies to valorize innovative products and by-products derived from a patented process for protein extraction from plants.

Job Description:

The areas of responsibility are as follows:

Characterization of various extracts from different agricultural products and by-products, analysis with LC-MS/GC-MS and NMR to determine the chemical profiles of natural products. Data evaluation, reporting, presentation, and publication of results. Participation in the project meetings.

Requirements

• completion university studies of at least four years attested by a diploma in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, natural science or similar
• knowledge of Italian or German (will be evaluated during the interview)

Desired additional competences constituting evaluation criteria:

• knowledge in analytical chemistry
• experience with LC-MS/GC-MS and NMR
• experience with data analysis and chemometrics
• publication record with particular focus on metabolomics and natural products
• PhD, Post-Doc experience or relevant work experience is an advantage
• knowledge of Italian or German (will be evaluated during the interview)
• good knowledge of spoken and written English – can be evaluated during the interview
• good organizational and communication skills
• candidates should be highly motivated, able to work independently and possess good team-working skills

Workplace: Laboratory for Flavours and Metabolites and the Laboratory of NMR Spectroscopy (c/o NOI Techpark in Bozen/Bolzano)

Contract duration: full time, until 31.12.2027

Applications must arrive by and not later than March 10^th, 2025 – 12.00 a.m.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application including: 

• letter of motivation 
• Curriculum Vitae (signed and not older than 6 months) 
• Copy of a valid identity card  
• letter(s) of recommendation 
• publication list. 

 Your application must always include a copy of a valid identity ID.

Please quote the title of the relevant reference code of the position, indicate the earliest date you could start if appointed and send your application by e-mail to [email protected].

Attention: please be sure that the submitted documents do not contain data belonging to the special categories of personal data as referred to in art. 9 of the General Data Protection Regulation N. 679/2016 (for example data concerning health, data revealing religious beliefs)

Please note: If the Curriculum Vitae (signed and not older than 6 months, please indicate the date) and a valid ID are not submitted within the application deadline stated above, the application cannot be taken into consideration. 

This is a full-time position at Laimburg Research Centre. The regular place of work will be the NOI Techpark, Via A.Volta n. 13, 39100 Bolzano (BZ). Classification is based on the category ” employee” according to the Agricultural collective agreement. The contract may be renewed if at that time the project will be renewed and/or funds will still be available, within the limits of the legal provisions at that time. 

The general rules for temporary jobs at the Laimburg Research Centre are described in the framework call, available at http://www.laimburg.it/de/ueber-uns/personal2.asp (DE) and http://www.laimburg.it/it/chi-siamo/personale.asp (IT). 

Personal suitability may be assessed by means of a structured questionnaire and this may amount to up to 30% of the overall mark. During the interview, a written assessment of the competences specified in the job advertisement may also be carried out. A ranking list will be published (https://www.laimburg.it/it/chi-siamo/bandi-di-concorso.asp ) after the selection procedure has been completed. The name of the candidates will be replaced by an identification code, which will be sent to the candidates as part of their application.

General requirements for admission to the proceedings:

• full possession of the political and civil rights
• full possession of the legal conditions and permits allowing an employment relationship in Italy
• no criminal convictions or legal proceedings for criminal offences, which are incompatible with employment at the Laimburg Research Centre.

For more information, please visit our homepage www.laimburg.it or contact us by mail: Peter Robatscher, Phone n. +39 0471 969760, [email protected] and/or Alberto Ceccon, Phone n. +39 0471 969753, [email protected]

Equal opportunities and protected categories: According to Law n. 903, 9/12/1977, art. 1, the position is open to both genders. The policy and practice of Laimburg Research Centre require that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. The procedure is published in accordance with the provisions of Law No 68 of 12 March 1999, as subsequently amended (Rules on the right to work of the disabled and other protected categories)

Data treatment: The subject responsible for data treatment is Laimburg Research Centre, which will process the data through computer and paper-based systems for the purposes of recruitment. The data protection officer of Laimburg Research Centre can be contacted by e-mail [email protected] . At the beginning of the procedure, personal data are processed exclusively by the staff authorized by Laimburg Research Centre. All information are available on the website of Laimburg Research Centre, section.