Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry for Water-based Omics

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath offers a Post-doctoral Research Associate position focused on developing omics-based diagnostic tools for public health via urban water profiling. Candidates should have relevant experience in mass spectrometry and a PhD in related fields, working towards innovative solutions in health protection.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount on postgraduate tuition fees

Generous annual leave allowance

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Interest-Free Loan for immigration expenses

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in mass spectrometry related research areas.
• Experience in proteomics and metabolomics.
• Potential to publish in high quality journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop omics based diagnostic tools using urban water profiling.
• Collaborate with other research associates and academic leads.

Skills

Experience in water

Mass spectrometry

Data engineering

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in mass spectrometry related research

Job description

About the role

The Centre of Excellence in Water Based Early Warning Systems for Health Protection is working to transform public and environmental health management, establishing the first Urban Living Lab facility; a state-of-the-art digital water sensing platform, training base and ideas hub. The centre combines sensing, mathematical modelling, data analytics and informatics with epidemiology and public engagement tools to provide low-cost and real-time community-wide testing of population health and the environment.

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position to develop omics based diagnostic tools to measure indicators of disease (from genes, metabolites through to proteins) via urban water profiling with state-of-the-art hyphenated chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques (QTOF, MALDI-TOF-TOF and triple quadrupole).

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in water, mass spectrometry and data engineer
• A PhD (or equivalent) in mass spectrometry related research areas such as proteomics and metabolomics or closely allied discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• Potential to publish in high quality journals
• Demonstrated awareness of latest developments in this field of research

The successful candidate will work closely with other Research Associates, academic leads, technical specialists (water, mass spectrometry and data engineer) and PhD students in the Centre to deliver a unique water-based early warning system for (infectious) disease diagnostics.

Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern ( [e-mail] )

This is a fixed-term position, expected to last 24 months.

In 2027 the Centre will have Prize Fellowship opportunities which may be of interest to candidates wishing to progress. These will be advertised and recruited through an open selection process.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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