Proteomics Facility Manager

Applications are invited for the post of Proteomics Facility Manager at the MRC Toxicology Unit, whose main role will be to manage and develop the Unit's Proteomics Facility.

The Proteomics Facility performs a fundamental role in tackling proteomic-based problems for the Unit's research programmes in order to support the effective delivery of research activity.  The successful candidate will provide expertise and high level advice in proteomics and mass-spec based techniques to research staff and participate in research projects and new method development as required.  Using state of the art instrumentation the post holder will perform experiments to isolate and identify unknown proteins and be responsible for operating and maintaining the specialist equipment.

The successful applicant will have a postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) in a relevant subject area together with a background in biological mass spectrometry. It will be important to have the capability to understand the scientific principles which underpin our research and to have excellent communication skills in order to provide expert advice and to explain technical concepts to researchers at all levels.  Experience of running Thermo/Waters instruments is desirable but not essential.

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

This is an open-ended position funded by the MRC.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39288.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hradmin@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

Further information on the Toxicology Unit can be found at (http://www.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference PU35215 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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