PDRA in Native Ambient Mass Spectrometry (10363)

Rosalind Franklin Institute

We seek to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to undertake research in native ambient mass spectrometry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following: native mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry imaging or top-down mass spectrometry.

In this role, the PDRA will be responsible for developing tools for native ambient mass Spectrometry, including nano-DESI and related techniques, and integration of NAMS with other structural biology techniques. The post holder will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for improved mass spectrometry imaging of intact proteins and their assemblies in tissue and advancing integrative spatial and structural biology. The project will be hosted in the new Rosalind Franklin Institute facilities at Harwell but will also involve working with investigators across the Franklin, collaborator laboratories and with member institutes.

Responsibilities

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate you will:

• Embrace the primary project of the role, namely developing new tools for native ambient mass spectrometry and integration with other structural biology tools.
• Develop the scientific scope of the project, formulate relevant research questions, conduct individual research, analyse detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts.
• Publish research articles in leading academic journals.
• Present findings at national and international meetings/conferences.
• Take a formal or informal role (as required) in the supervision of research students, including recruitment, mentorship, and career development.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the Franklin.
• Any other duties that come up in the normal running of the facility and that can be reasonably requested of the post-holder.

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all. Our job description sets out the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of this page: 

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above and submit your application via our recruitment portal, with your CV and a cover letter, explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please include information about your education and work experience.

Please note that whilst the role is a Postdoctoral Research level and requires candidates to hold a PhD/DPhil (or equivalent), we may consider candidates who are close to completion of their PhD/DPhil qualification, in which case the initial appointment will be made at £36,500 per annum (to be increased on completion of the PhD/DPhil qualification).

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 25th February 2025.