Research Associate in Proteomics

Job reference: BMH-030790
Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 12/02/2026
Contract Duration: From 1 March for 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with an expertise in proteomics to join our biological mass spectrometry research group in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.

The Trost Lab is a leading proteomics laboratory that takes biological questions from discovery to molecular functional analysis, particularly in innate immunity, infection biology and drug discovery. We bring together expertise in cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, drug discovery, and mass spectrometry, and students and staff are encouraged to collaborate closely to make the most of each other’s skills. We are an inclusive lab that has welcomed staff and students from over 27 countries. The lab is committed to providing a safe, friendly, and supportive environment for everyone, with a strong track record of fostering career development at all stages.

The candidate will have proven experience in running and maintaining mass spectrometry systems, have experience in proteomics and have good data analysis skills in R. The candidate will need to be able to collaborate closely with other researchers but also be able to drive their own research questions.

Applicants must hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, biology or a related field.

This 36 month fixed-term post-doc appointment is available starting 1 March 2026. For information visit www.trostlab.org.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Matthias Trost

Email: matthias.trost@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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