Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. Bayer HealthCare combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Its aim is to discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

Postdoc DMPK (in vitro ADME & IC) - Proteomics (all genders)

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

You will use proteomics methods to support research projects addressing on- and off-target profiles, target occupancy, targeted protein degradation, and related questions
You will establish and optimize proteomics techniques (both new methods and improvements to existing workflows) to elucidate disease mechanisms and to characterize PK/PD and PK/TK relationships for novel modalities, e.g., covalent binders
You will implement multi‑omics approaches within preclinical development to support the design, evaluation and interpretation of preclinical safety and toxicology studies

WHO YOU ARE

You hold a PhD in life sciences (biology, protein biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field)
You have a strong background in untargeted (with a focus on DIA) and targeted proteomics, covering sample preparation, data acquisition and data analysis (experience with Proteome Discoverer, Spectronaut, Skyline)
You have hands‑on experience with nano LC and high‑resolution mass spectrometry, preferably Orbitrap instruments
You are experienced in handling, annotating and visualizing complex proteomics datasets, using bioinformatics tools such as R and Python (knowledge of annotation resources like KEGG, GO)
Experience with automated sample preparation is an advantage
Basic knowledge of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics is an advantage
You apply scientific rigor and are efficient, creative and highly organized
You have a collaborative mindset and are a team player in interdisciplinary settings
You communicate and present clearly and confidently
You have excellent English skills, both spoken and written

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager
We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets
As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands
We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

Our Mission & Strategy

Through Dynamic Shared Ownership, we’re putting an end to the hierarchical model and putting more power in the hands of the innovators and creators at Bayer.

We’re offering an exciting PostDoc position for an initial 12‑month period beginning asap. The role is designed to help you gain practical experience, acquire new skills and explore career paths, and you’ll be closely mentored by experienced staff during hands‑on work so you can deepen your theoretical knowledge — please submit your complete application including CV, cover letter, and certificates/transcripts, and we look forward to receiving it.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

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