The Laimburg Research Centre is the leading research institute for agriculture and food quality in South Tyrol (Italy). We operate mainly in applied research with the aim of increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of South Tyrolean agriculture and of ensuring the quality of agricultural products.
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 - Code PR.26-AL-02.03
Are you enthusiastic about analytical chemistry, innovative plant-based raw materials and applied research? Do you enjoy working independently while being part of a dynamic research team? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
Your Responsibilities
- Chemical characterization: Analysis and characterization of extracts obtained from agricultural products and by-products derived from a patented protein extraction process
- Instrumental analysis: Application of LC-MS, GC-MS and NMR techniques to determine chemical and metabolomic profiles
- Data analysis: Evaluation and interpretation of analytical data, including chemometric approaches
- Scientific reporting: Preparation of reports, presentations and scientific publications
- Project collaboration: Active participation in project meetings and interdisciplinary exchange within the research teams
Your Profile
- Completion university studies of at least four years attested by a diploma in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, natural science or similar
- Very Good knowledge of Italian or German (C1 level)
Desirable
- Publication record with particular focus on metabolomics and natural products
- Knowledge in analytical chemistry
- Experience with LC-MS/GS-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
- Good organizational and communication skills, High motivation, ability to work independently, team-working skills
What We Offer
- An innovative work environment in a cutting-edge research center
- A supportive, appreciative team
- Flexible working hours and the possibility for smart working
- Subsidized lunch
- Supplementary health fund
…and much more!
More infos about our benefits on: https://www.laimburg.it/de/jobs/good-place-to-work
Contract duration: until December 31st, 2027 - fulltime
Applications must arrive by and not later than March 27th, 2026 – 12.00 a.m.
Interested?
You can find more information about the advertised position and how to apply in the application documents attached.
Ausschreibung auf Englisch (659 KB)
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Das Versuchszentrum Laimburg ist die führende Forschungsinstitution für die Landwirtschaft und Lebensmittelqualität in Südtirol. Wir betreiben vor allem angewandte Forschung mit dem Ziel, die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit der Südtiroler Landwirtschaft zu steigern und die Qualität landwirtschaftlicher Produkte zu sichern.
