Markus Leiminger, PhD

R&D Scientist | PTR-MS | Mass Spec

Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

About

I am a scientist with a deep fascination for measurement technology, with a particular focus on mass spectrometry, and for the intricate connections within our climate system, especially the atmosphere. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to developing, understanding, and refining measurement techniques that reveal the complex dynamics of our environment. My academic background in meteorology and physics has equipped me with detailed expertise in atmospheric sciences, mass spectrometry, ion mobility, and chemical ionization. My experience includes hands-on work with mass spectrometers and various ionization techniques, complemented by skills in data analysis and public presentation at conferences, workshops, and events—skills I have developed and applied in the lab, during field campaigns across two continents, and at major research facilities like CERN. In my current role as a researcher and developer, I work closely with an outstanding team to refine and optimize instruments capable of detecting a wide range of trace gases in real-time. I also contribute to enhancing data analysis methods. This position allows me to combine my technical skills with customer collaboration to provide tailored support. I am driven by curiosity and a continual desire to expand my expertise and capabilities.

Experience

  • R&D scientist at IONICON Analytik
    Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

  • Research assistant at Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck
    Feb 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    - Development of an instrument for mass-mobility analysis of atmospheric ions - Participation at several scientific research campaigns like CLOUD project at CERN, SALTENA project in La Paz,Bolivia

  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main ()
    • University research assistant
      Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Assisting and conducting research using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometers

    • Tutor
      Oct 2011 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Tutor of general meteorology and general climatology

  • Internship at Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry
    Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 · 3 mos

    Characterising a single-particle aerosol mass spectrometer

  • Tutor at Schülerhilfe
    Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Tutor for mathematics, physics, chemistry - Giving group or individual lessons