Research Associate in GlycoCell Engineering

About the role:

The post is funded by the GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub to investigate how Engineering Biology can be exploited to produce new vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics, by industrialising the bio-manufacture of sugar-based biomolecules crucial to their development.

What you would be doing:

To carry out research programmes in mass spectrometry based glycomic, proteomic and glycoproteomic analytics.

What we are looking for:

You will have a relevant PhD in the biological sciences and experience in the application of mass spectrometry to analyse biological molecules.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for up to 32 months.

The expected start date is 01 July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: s.haslam@imperial.ac.uk.

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