In this project we seek a motivated individual, with extensive mass spectrometry experience, who wants to come and work at the University of Manchester finding new innovative ways to use mass spectrometry to analyse molecules and to help others to translate this knowledge to something useful.
The postholder will work with the director Prof. Perdita Barran, other academic members of the MBCCMS and the Senior Technical Specialist lead for MS-SepSci (Dr. Kat Hollywood). Their focus will be on instrument and technique development to advance the collaborative aims of the MBCCMS which to-date provides a mass spectrometry resource for around 40 research groups in the University of Manchester, and a similar number of external collaborations with academic and industrial groups nationally and worldwide. The postholder will be responsible for sustaining ongoing activities, driving new developments in mass spectrometry instrumentation and assisting with the establishment of a National Centre for Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry following substantial recent funding from EPSRC in collaboration with Waters, AstraZeneca, FuijFilm Diosynth and other industrial partners.
Specific aims will be developing robust approaches for high throughput screening of biotransformations, developing new methods that involve the interaction of light with mass spectrometry including its use to fragment and activate biomolecules to probe their structure and interactions and also delivery of targeted ‘omics methods for clinical diagnostics. The postholder will be encouraged to develop their own research portfolio as well as working collaboratively with other members of the MBCCMS and national and international collaborators.
This post is for 4 years in the first instance and renewed subject to continued funding.
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email:perdita.barran@mancheser.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
