Higher Scientific Officer - Proteomics Core Facility

The Institute Of Cancer Research; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Higher Scientific Officer to join their dynamic research environment. This role involves conducting high-quality proteomics analysis, utilizing advanced techniques in a state-of-the-art facility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and publish innovative methods while collaborating with leading researchers in the field. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive atmosphere, this position offers a competitive salary and pension, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing cancer research.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and supportive research environment

Collaboration with leading researchers

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Ability to design and implement proteomics experiments using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Experience in performing statistical analysis and data visualisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality proteomics analysis under the guidance of Professor Jyoti Choudhary.
• Design, develop, and publish methods addressing current needs in proteomics.

Skills

Proteomics Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Data Integration

Visualisation Techniques

Chromatography Fractionation

Education

PhD in Biological Science

PhD in Chemical Science

Tools

Mass Spectrometry

Isobaric Labelling

DIA Quantitation

Job description

Key Information

• Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.
• Reporting to: Professor Jyoti Choudhary
• Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months
• Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
• Location: Chelsea
• Closing Date: 2nd June 2025

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising process. We reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be selected.

Job Details

Under the guidance of Professor Jyoti Choudhary, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer to contribute to provide high quality proteomics analysis including isobaric labelling and DIA quantitation, chromatography fractionation and enrichment of post-translational modifications. The successful candidate will be able to design, develop and publish methods addressing current needs in proteomics, undertake end-to-end analysis of a variety of samples to characterise proteome features in a quantitative fashion.

About you

The successful candidate must have a PhD in a biological or chemical science, as well as the ability to design and implement proteomics experiments using state-of-the-art techniques and to perform statistical analysis, data integration and visualisation to a high level.

Proteomics Core Facility

The Proteomics Core Facility led by Professor Jyoti Choudhary, is among the most sophisticated in the UK, providing a highly-skilled specialist service cutting edge mass spectrometry-based proteomics analysis as well as conducting research to develop innovative quantitative proteomics workflows for the characterization of multiple aspects of protein function and structural attributes.

Find out more about the Proteomics Core Facility here: www.icr.ac.uk/research-and-discoveries/other-facilities-and-technology/proteomics-core-facility

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to download the job description pack for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Jyoti Choudhary via email on [email protected].

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.