Head of Mass Spectrometry Facility

Babraham Institute; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Babraham Institute invites applications forHead of Mass Spectrometry Facility. This role leads a world‑class proteomics platform, shaping its future direction and services to support epigenetics, immunology and signalling research.

You will provide scientific leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight, building collaborations and engaging with researchers to ensure high‑quality services that evolve with technology and scientific need.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a proteomics facility.
• Strong Mass Spectrometry expertise.
• Ability to develop innovative services and workflows for high-impact research.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and operational oversight of a cutting-edge proteomics platform.
• Lead delivery of advanced proteomics capabilities and support experimental design.
• Develop collaborations with academic and commercial partners to raise the facility's profile.

Skills

Proteomics leadership

Mass spectrometry

Strategic leadership

Collaborations

Facility management

Job description

The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking an ambitious and scientifically accomplished proteomics specialist to lead the Babraham Institute's Mass Spectrometry Facility during an exciting period of growth and investment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a strategically important facility, working at the interface of technology, discovery science and research collaboration. Supported by significant recent investment, including state-of-the-art Thermo Orbitrap Astral and Eclipse mass spectrometry platforms, you will define the Facility's future direction, develop innovative services and establish workflows that enable high-impact research.

As Head of Facility, you will provide scientific leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight of a cutting-edge proteomics platform supporting internationally recognised research programmes in epigenetics, immunology and signalling. Working closely with researchers, technical specialists and institutional leaders, you will ensure the Facility delivers high-quality, responsive and forward-looking services that evolve with scientific need and technological opportunity.

You will lead the delivery of advanced proteomics capabilities, support experimental design and technology adoption, and develop collaborations with academic and commercial partners. The role also provides the opportunity to enhance the national and international profile of the Facility through scientific engagement, professional networks and community leadership.

This position would suit either an established facility leader seeking greater strategic influence, or an experienced senior proteomics scientist looking for the opportunity to shape the future of a well-resourced, technologically advanced research platform.

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.

FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES:

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Danielle Hoyle – [e-mail]

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, which includes the BSU, Scientific Facilities, Computing, Stores & Purchasing, Technical Services, Health & Safety and the Research Assistant communities.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.

Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk).

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people.

The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.

The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

£62,000 to £68,000. Starting salary per annum (depending on experience)