Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to perform mass spectrometry of biological molecules within our well-equipped Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Core Facility.  This Facility, based in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, is core to the biomolecular research efforts in the University and collaborates with a number of external research groups both nationally and internationally. In addition to playing a role in running samples as part of the Facility team, you will be expected to develop external collaborations.  Ideally the applicant will have experience to the Ph.D. level in MALDI and nanoESI MS and MS/MS of peptides with a background in biochemistry or a related discipline and have some bioinformatics knowledge.  The post is funded for two years in the first instance with the possibility of renewal depending on the Facility income generated. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Catherine Botting, email: cb2@st-andrews.ac.uk.
 
Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in Arts posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk.hr.edi/.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter; http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

Please quote ref:  ML1652

Closing Date:  20 May 2015

Further Particulars:  ML1652AR FPs.doc

School of Chemistry
Biomedical Sciences Research Complex
Salary: £31,342 - £37,394 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term:  2 years in the first instance with possibility of renewal