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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher to join Dr Rebecca Beveridge in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde. The post is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Beveridge. The successful candidate will use ion mobility mass spectrometry (IMMS) to study the behaviour of E3 ligases that are challenging to characterise with high resolution methods.

To achieve the goals of the project, it is desired that the candidate will have expertise in the biophysical characterisation of proteins, and/or experience in mass spectrometry. Experience in protein mass spectrometry, ion mobility and/or chromatography would be advantageous. Expertise in the ubiquitination pathway and protein quality control systems would also be looked on favourably. The candidate will take on leadership roles, including the supervision of additional research projects where PhD students are supporting the core research programme.

As a Research Associate, you will conduct individual and collaborative research, and contribute to the development of new research methods. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to PhD level in chemistry, biochemistry or a related discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have a developing ability to conduct individual research work, and to disseminate results. You will be able to plan and organise your own workload effectively and be able to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.