Senior Research Scientist – Basic Life (3 Year Fixed Term)

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:  

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant field
• Five years relevant post-Ph.D. experience and a strong publication record 
• Expertise and demonstrated experience in proteomics and peptide mass spectrometry, including
• method development, algorithm optimization, data analysis, and diverse biological applications 
• Expertise in HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation
• Command of computational pipelines for peptide mass spectrometry
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving, written and oral communication skills  

DESIRED:  

• Previous chemical biology laboratory experience
• Fluency in multiple programming languages (Python, R, Bash)
• Basic systems administration skills (NFS, database management, intranet connectivity and security)  
   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory. 
• Independently oversee and conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes. 
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research. 
• Contribute to publication of findings. Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals. 
• Help with mass spectrometry facility maintenance as needed; maintain instrumentation, related consumables stocks, scheduling calendar.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.

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