Head of Metabolomics LMS 2524

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoy close links with our partners at Imperial College London and at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Metabolomics Scientist who will be responsible for developing a long-term strategy for providing world-class mass spectrometry-based metabolomic capabilities at the LMS.

The post holder will lead a team of scientists in the Metabolomics Facility using world class mass spectrometry resources and will work collaboratively with research groups throughout the LMS to support their studies. In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing cutting-edge techniques and approaches required to carry out metabolomics- and lipidomics-based research within the Institute, providing a high-quality service to all users including appropriate support and training.

About You

You will need a PhD and be able to demonstrate extensive direct practical experience in both polar metabolomics and lipidomics, with a strong track record of publications and presentations at meetings. You will have proven ability in metabolomics-based mass spectrometry, developing methodology, and applying the technique to cutting edge biological problems. Extensive experience in targeted biological mass spectrometry including significant practical involvement in metabolomics is essential, while experience in untargeted workflows and stable isotope labelling are desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits

How to apply

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above and upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS 2524.

This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. We will also reimburse the cost of visa application (terms and conditions apply).

Applications which do not provide a cover letter will not be considered.