Research Assistant / PhD Student (m/f/d)

Drinking water is the basic condition of our lives and the most valuable asset we have. Our mission is to ensure that water is available in the best quality at all times. The national water supply is one of the largest remote water suppliers in Germany, for example for 3 million people in Baden-Württemberg and in some municipalities in Bavaria. For our plant and research laboratory in Langenau (Alb-Donau-Kreis), we are looking for an application-oriented research project in the field of high-resolution mass spectrometry on October 2026. Senior Consultant (m/w/d) (Non-target screening of highly polar trace materials) The fixed-term project agency for the duration of 3.5 years with an employment rate of 50% offers the possibility of a doctorate in cooperation with a university.

Processing of a research project with the following priorities: further development of screening methods using ion chromatography and HILIC with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) Investigation and optimisation of suitable methods for sample preparation (e.g. multi-layer solid phase extraction and vacuum evaluation) Development of an evaluation workflow for non-target screening Identification of previously unknown high-polar traces in drinking water resources, inventory and statistical evaluation of the situation

Support for scientific work by students Creating scientific lectures, reports and publications (Peer-Reviewed) The preparation of a dissertation under the research project is expressly supported.

completed Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Comparative Qualification sound knowledge of instrumental analytical chemistry knowledge and affinity for statistical methods and programmes for the evaluation of complex data sets very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Experience and practical knowledge in handling LC-HRMS systems Interest in scientific research and publication Ready to take responsibility in the team strong team and communication skills, structured and quality-oriented working methods

a varied, responsible workplace, friendly colleagues and experienced teamwork in a modern company a very good instrumental equipment of the laboratory application-oriented water research and exchange in water the grouping according to your personal qualifications and experience within the levels of the remuneration group 11 of the collective agreement for utilities (TV‐V) an annual special payment of 13. Monthly salary the occupational pension scheme of the public service (ZVK)