Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry

Overview

Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
. 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.

• Develop and apply multiple mass spectrometry methods for detecting falsified and substandard vaccines, with emphasis on MALDI-TOF analysis.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders in academia and industry; liaise with colleagues in the Department of Biochemistry and the Nuffield Department of Medicine; foster international links.
• Work with experienced doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in the Department of Chemistry on related projects.

• Hold at least an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant subject area prior to taking up the appointment.
• Experience in analytical chemistry and prior experience working with mass spectrometry or similar analytical instrumentation and sample analysis.

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

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

Closing date for applications: 12:00 midday on Friday 31 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 at Oxford.

Salary (£): £35,681 - £41,636 per annum inclusive of Oxford University Weighting.

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