Senior Mass Spectrometry Research Officer Proteomics

Overview

Grade - UE07 £ 41,064- £48,822 per annum

Centre for Cancer Research, School of Genetics and Cancer

Full Time – 35 hours per week

Fixed-term for 30 months

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a post holder to manage, operate and develop our proteomic facility. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the mass spectrometry laboratory from consulting users, experimental design and proteomic sample preparation through to data analysis, as well as promoting and developing the technology to provide high quality mass spectrometry support for researchers across the IGC, University of Edinburgh and beyond.

We are an established mass spectrometry facility broadly offering proteomic, metabolomic and lipidomic analysis on a collaborative basis across the University and beyond. We have four high-resolution instruments (QE II, Lumos, tims

TOF SCP and an Astral Zoom) coupled to uHPLC. The post holder will focus on proteomic analysis using a wide variety of preparative techniques (bulk, single-cell, spatial). If required, the post holder will perform the data analysis, bioinformatic analysis and be involved in the dissemination of the work.

The post holder will also collaborate with and consult users, including giving advice on experimental design so that samples submitted will be of appropriate quality, suitable for testing hypotheses and experimental worth. Further on, we expect the post holder to develop the range of analyses offered and to actively collaborate with the users.

We offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you, including

• Variety
• Collaborating on ground-breaking research
• Responsibility and Autonomy
• Opportunities for Personal and Career development

This post is full-time (35 hours per week)

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How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

You can contact  for further information.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 17 February 2026
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Interview dates to be confirmed.