Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry to work under the supervision of Professor James SO McCullagh for a period of 3 years. The project involves the development and application of multiple mass spectrometry methods for detecting falsified and substandard vaccines, with particular focus on MALDI-TOF analysis. The role will involve interactions with multiple collaborative projects across departments and is funded by the MRC DPFS.

Find out more about the research group at:  https://mccullagh.chem.ox.ac.uk/

Applicants must hold at least an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, prior to taking up their appointment. The research requires experience in analytical chemistry and the applicants must have previous experience working in a mass spectrometry or similar analytical chemistry instrumentation and sample analysis. The applicant will work with experienced doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in the Department of Chemistry, closely liaising with colleagues in the Department of Biochemistry and the Nuffield Department of Medicine. They will also be working with stakeholders in academia and industry and fostering international links.

The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA and is available from Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application.  Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Friday 31st July 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.

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