Advanced Mass Spectrometrist

About the Role

A 1-yr position is available in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at QMUL to operate two cutting-edge mass spectrometers for proteomic, lipidomic and metabolomic methods. The role would suit ambitious mass spectrometrists who are keen to develop new techniques on the latest instruments. Funding beyond 1 yr is available in the case of excellent performance.

About You

The post requires a dedicated, motivated and passionate mass spectrometrist, ideally with a PhD in a relevant subject. You will be required to carry out proteomic, lipidomic and metabolic mass spectrometry analyses for many projects and will have input into project design and data analysis. Prior experience in proteomics is desirable, although full training and support will be given to expand the postholder's skills beyond a single area of mass spectrometry expertise. Evidence of ability in this area (e.g. significant contributions to publications/preprints) will be considered an advantage. Although a postdoctoral candidate is preferred, this is not an essential requirement and exceptional candidates with graduate qualifications are encouraged to apply.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) is internationally renowned in many areas of human biology, including cancer, cardiovascular and immunological research. Spanning several institutes, it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists to achieve improvements in patient care.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full time, fixed term appointment for 1 year, with an expected start date of November 2024. The starting salary will be Grade 4 (predoctoral) or 5 (postdoctoral), in the range of £34,728 - £44,722 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.