Full-time position
Scientist - Systems Mass Spectrometry
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
- Kansas City, United States
- Proteomics, Analytical Chemistry and
About
Adopt, adapt and develop leading-edge mass spectrometry-based multi-omics approaches for research programmes across the Institute in the Systems Mass Spectrometry Department. The scientist designs and runs mass spectrometry experiments with collaborators: processing samples and acquiring data to identify and quantify proteins, post-translational modifications, crosslinked peptides, metabolites and lipids; analysing and visualising large datasets; writing project reports and manuscript sections; documenting work in a LIMS; building new analytical pipelines; maintaining high-end mass spectrometers and HPLC systems; and helping develop internal courses for trainees.
Applications (cover letter, CV and two to three referees) go to careers@stowers.org.
Requirements
Ph.D. or Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field, several years of laboratory experience, proven expertise in mass spectrometry, and strong communication and presentation skills. Organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently while coordinating with collaborators.
Topics
- Mass Spectrometry, search World Wide
- post-translational modifications, search World Wide
- multi-omics, search World Wide
- proteins, search World Wide
- crosslinked peptides, search World Wide
- metabolites, search World Wide
- lipids, search World Wide
- analytical pipelines, search World Wide
- HPLC systems, search World Wide
Source: stowers.org