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: F.Sobott@leeds.ac.uk
Dr. Anton Calabrese, Sir Henry Dale Fellow & University Academic Fellow
Email: A.Calabrese@leeds.ac.uk
Closing Date: 12 Apr 2024
Section: Technical Support
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum
