Research Fellow in ChemoProteomics

The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow in ChemoProteomics.

A motivated postdoctoral scientist is sought to join the Chemoproteomics Research Team being established in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast. The successful candidate will undertake a role in the planning and delivery of research activities focused on cutting-edge chemoproteomics, global proteomics, ubiquitinomics, and phosphoproteomics in conjunction with our partners Almac discovery and our partners in Medicine at QUB.

This role will focus on the establishment of a dedicated state-of-the-art chemo-proteomics Centre of Excellence (CoE). Ultimately leading to identification and characterisation of chemical probes targeting reactive nucleophiles in endogenous proteins in live cells. As well as global proteomic profiling and identification of key substrates of chemical probes and molecular glues in live cells. 

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record in mass spectrometry-based proteomics research and should have completed or be about to obtain a PhD in biological sciences, molecular biology or a related field. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in independent research, supervision, planning, day-to-day lab management, collaborations and outreach. The post is available immediately.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Have a Degree in Biological Sciences or related subject area.
• Have or about to obtain a PhD in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology or related sciences.
• Relevant research experience of running proteomic/peptidomic samples using mass spectrometry.
• Experience in the general maintenance and technical troubleshooting of mass spectrometry instruments.
• Experience in the preparation of scientific publications / reports commensurate with research activity and career stage.
• Experience with running liquid chromatography systems for the preparation of biological samples for mass spectrometry.
• Experience in sample preparation and separations for mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
• Experience with biological sample preparation and processing.
• Evidence of research experience of in vitro cell manipulation.
• Evidence of design, establishment and carrying out a range of bioassays.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

This post is available on a fixed term contract until 14 November 2028.  Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ciaren Graham at [email protected]

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