Postdoctoral Research Associate in Proteomics (Microbial Competition and Type VI Secretion)

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; based in the Laboratory for Biomedical Mass Spectrometry

Salary: £38,448–£46,970 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Company

hirify.global is a university and research institution hosting collaborative biomedical research.

What you will do

• Lead the proteomics work of a collaborative Wellcome Discovery Award on competitive interactions between microorganisms.
• Design and run data-independent acquisition proteomics experiments on complex microbial samples.
• Characterise Type VI secretion system-secreted proteins and define their modes of action.
• Run and maintain mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography systems, including access to timsTOF HT and timsTOF Ultra AIP instrumentation.
• Apply R-based data analysis pipelines and other bioinformatic methods.
• Plan experiments with the Principal Investigator and consortium members, and publish findings as lead or co-author.

Requirements

• PhD or be about to obtain one.
• Proven hands-on experience running and maintaining mass spectrometry systems.
• Experience in proteomics and good data analysis skills in R.
• Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues while driving independent research questions.

Nice to have

• Microbiology experience, particularly in bacterial or fungal biology.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative research with colleagues at the Universities of Dundee, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Chicago.
• Generous employer contribution pension.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Ride-to-work and electric vehicle car schemes.
• Open environment supporting diversity, enquiry, debate, learning and community.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
• Role enquiries can be directed to Prof Matthias Trost; administrative and technical support contacts are also provided.