Structural Mass Spectrometry Scientist
As a structural mass spectrometry scientist, you will support the range of
mass spectrometry modalities that are available in the facility, including
hydrogen-deuterium exchange, native MS, intact protein mass measurement,
proteomics and metabolomics. You will provide an efficient analytical service
for users of the Facility, performing analyses for users, give advice to
others regarding sample preparation, experimental design and data
interpretation, actively establish internal and external links with other
research groups and industrial partners, develop new techniques for
biomolecular analysis, write technical summaries and project reports, maintain
the mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment in good working order, and
perform other general laboratory duties.
As a Structural Mass Spectrometry Scientist your main duties will include:
Leading the design and execution of research programs using the Facility's
hydrogen-deuterium exchange-MS, native-MS, proteomics and metabolomics
FS1 platforms;
Designing experimental and data analysis workflows to be applied to
cutting-edge research programmes using advanced mass spectrometry
techniques;
Develop new techniques for biomolecular analysis, in collaboration with
academic staff and facility users, e.g. sample preparation, purification
and analysis, including chromatographic methodology and ion mobility, and
by developing hybrid solutions combining different MS approaches;
Using your in-depth understanding of the structural MS toolbox of
approaches available for optimising sample preparation and methods to
obtain data of the highest quality;
Working in close collaboration with the academic leads of the Facility,
Prof. Frank Sobott and Dr Anton Calabrese, and colleagues from the
University of Leeds and external industrial users, having responsibility
for their user experience;
Developing data processing pipelines to support the research community,
including liaising with IT;
Taking the lead communicating research results using written reports,
data/figures for publications or grant applications, presentations and
conducting regular progress meetings with external/internal customers;
Development, production and delivery of training programs and material for
researchers at all experience levels;
Playing a principle role in maintenance and troubleshooting of highly
specialist equipment, working closely with field service engineers to
maximise instrument operation time;
Contributing to a world-class, collaborative research environment,
including mentoring junior researchers, and maintaining your own
continuing professional development, particularly keeping up-to-date with
technology relevant to structural mass spectrometry.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a
definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the
grade of the post.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please
contact:
Prof. Frank Sobott, Chair in Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Anton Calabrese, Sir Henry Dale Fellow & University Academic Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Biological Sciences
School/Institute: Biological Sciences Faculty Offices
Category: Technical Support
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum
Working Time: 100%
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Ongoing
Release Date: Friday 15 March 2024
Closing Date: Friday 12 April 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: FBSFO1203
Downloads: Candidate Brief
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