Analytical or Food Chemist as Scientific Officer (f/m/d) Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung Germany

Job description

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is the national institute which prepares expert reports and opinions on questions of food, feed and chemical safety and consumer health protection in Germany on the basis of internationally recognised scientific assessment criteria. It advises the Federal Government and other institutions and interest groups in these areas. The BfR conducts its own research on topics that are closely linked to its assessment tasks. It is an institution with legal capacity within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).

The following permanent position is now available in the unit “Plant Toxins and Mycotoxins” of the Department “Safety in the Food Chain” at the BfR:

Analytical or Food Chemist as Scientific Officer (f/m/d)
at the National Reference Laboratory for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins

Reference number: 2488/2020 | Pay group 14 TVöD
Part-time employment is possible.

Tasks:

• Conceptualisation, planning and heading research projects on the advancement of analytical techniques for mycotoxins and their transformation products based on targeted and non-targeted methods (using high-resolution mass spectrometry) and on the occurrence and behaviour of mycotoxins in the food chain
• Development, optimisation and validation of analytical methods within the scope of activities of the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for mycotoxins and plant toxins as well as in research projects
• Acquisition of third-party funding for corresponding research projects
• Independent writing of reports, specialist opinions and peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals
• Presentation of results at symposia and international conferences
• Participation in national and international committees and further development of international cooperation
• Supervision of technical staff as well as providing support to students and international visiting scientists within the framework of research projects and theses

Desired skills and experience

Requirements:

• University degree (master’s, diploma (university) or a comparable university degree) in chemistry, food chemistry, or a similar discipline, with an emphasis on analytical chemistry, PhD degree required, habilitation desirable
• Extensive experience in trace analysis of residues and contaminants (preferably mycotoxins) in food and feed using chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods
• Experience in managing (interdisciplinary) projects with national and international cooperation partners
• The ability to carry out independent scientific work is a prerequisite
• Experience in evaluating complex data using chemometric methods would be beneficial
• Proven ability of acquiring external funding
• Experience in presenting and publishing scientific results
• Research stay abroad advantageous
• Experience in working in accredited laboratories and validation of analytical methods desirable advantageous
• Knowledge of consumer health protection issues and structures would be beneficial
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
• Very good computer skills and a conscientious way of working, dedication, flexibility, teamwork and resilience, as well as willingness to travel for work are required

About the employer

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working hours without core working time
• 30 days’ annual leave (based on a 5-day week)
• Mobile working opportunities
• Excellent links to the public transport network
• Wide range of further training opportunities
• Travel pass
• VBL occupational pension
• Capital-forming benefits
• AWO-Familienservice/Family Service

The place of employment is Berlin.

Application process:

Does this position appeal to you?
Then please apply by 03 Mai 2020 via our online system.

Please address any questions in connection with the application process to: bewerbung@bfr.bund.de

– Please do not send any applications to this email address –

If you cannot apply online, please send your application by post, indicating the relevant reference number:

Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung
Personalreferat - 11.17 -
Max-Dohrn-Str. 8-10
10589 Berlin

Please address any questions about the area of responsibility to:
Herr Dr. Weigel Tel.: + 49 (0)3018412-28500

The BfR welcomes applications from people of all nationalities.
The BfR is an innovative scientific institute offering family-friendly working conditions for which it was awarded the “audit berufundfamilie®” (work and family) certificate. The BfR guarantees equal career opportunities for women and men. In the case of equal suitability, severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration and are only required to have a minimum level of physical suitability.

Areas of Research

• Microbiology
• Food Science
• Analytical Chemistry