Job Description

A scientist or senior scientist position is available at the Functional Proteomics Laboratory for setting up, developing methods and performing targeted and untargeted metabolomics experiments. You will work on mass spectrometry-based identification of small molecule binders of RNA and small molecule metabolomics projects.

• Develop and run standardized protocols for untargeted metabolomics (or targeted metabolomics panels) for small molecule analysis.
• Design workflows and optimize analytical methods for performing targeted/untargeted metabolomics experiments for different sample mediums (Plasma/Urine/Tissue).
• Work with different collaborators and lead projects for small molecule metabolomics analysis on various sample types.
• Conceptualise, design and develop metabolomics assays for quantification of small molecules.
• Write and present research findings for conferences and publications.
• Contribute to project management, provision of guidance to junior researchers, including research officers.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in small molecule mass spectrometry metabolomics (preferred untargeted small molecule metabolomics expertise) with good publication record.
• Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation, sample preparation techniques, data acquisition and interpretation.
• At least 2 years working experience in the field of metabolomics will be preferred.
• Proficiency in data processing, data analysis and interpretation will be advantageous.
• Responsible, organized, able to work independently and with a team.
• Good communication skills for scientific presentation and scientific writing.
• Optional: Prior experience with R or other data analysis tools