Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time

**About the role**:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research post funded by Cancer Research UK. The project will focus to developing an analytical method to identify aldehyde cancer biomarkers using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The work will involve identifying novel aldehyde-selective scavenging small molecules and then profiling their applicability for GC/MS-based aldehyde detection in biological samples.

**About you**: Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining, a doctorate in Chemistry or another related field. They should also have previous experience at doctoral or postdoctoral level with mass spectrometry methods (preferably GC/MS), while an interest in biologically relevant chemistry and human tissue culture is preferable.

**Additional information**:
We anticipate that interviews will be held late March 2023.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
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The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Vacancy terms**: Full time, Fixed term until 28/02/2024


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