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About the Project Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join the Centre for Proteomic Research at the University of Southampton as part of a major Against Breast Cancer (ABC)–funded programme, Deep Molecular Phenotyping of Metastatic Breast Cancer. This ambitious, interdisciplinary project aims to generate an integrated, multi-omic understanding of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, drawing on high-resolution proteomics alongside complementary omics, clinical data, and dietary and lifestyle information. The overarching goal is to enable improved disease stratification, identify candidate targets for precision therapeutics, and understand how lifestyle factors influence metastatic progression and recurrence. About the Role The postholder will play a central role in the generation, management, and analysis of high-quality experimental multi-omics data derived from well-curated clinical breast cancer samples held within the DietCompLyf biobank. You will apply and further develop mass spectrometry–based proteomic approaches, working closely with bioinformaticians to integrate molecular datasets with clinical metadata using advanced computational and systems biology methods, including predictive modelling, classification approaches, pathway analysis, and topological data analysis. You will be based within the laboratory of Professor Paul Skipp, working closely with colleagues in the Glyco-therapeutics Laboratory and the Centre for Cancer Immunology, and will interact regularly with internal and external collaborators, as well as the project funders and their supporters. The role also includes responsibility for operating and maintaining specialised instrumentation, maintaining accurate laboratory records, contributing to publications and grant activity, and supporting postgraduate researchers where appropriate. About You You will have (or be close to completing) a PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline, with substantial hands-on experience in clinical proteomics, including sample preparation, mass spectrometry data acquisition, and downstream data analysis. You will be comfortable working with complex clinical sample types (e.g. plasma/serum, fresh frozen tissue) and have a strong interest in applying omics technologies to address biologically and clinically meaningful questions in breast cancer. Experience with quantitative proteomics, disease stratification, and integrative data analysis is essential. Familiarity with additional omics technologies (e.g. RNA-seq), programming languages such as R or Python, and knowledge of breast cancer biology are highly desirable. You will be organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our Commitment to You The University of Southampton is a global top-100 university, renowned for its research excellence, interdisciplinary culture, and commitment to societal impact. You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive research environment, generous annual leave, pension provision, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements will be considered where appropriate. Apply Now

The Opportunity: Where curiosity becomes impact. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. We seek an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Dr. Tom Deegan at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, within a programme aimed at understanding molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic chromosome replication. We work broadly across multiple themes in chromosome replication, including DNA replication termination, the role of accessory DNA helicases, how the MCM2-7 replicative helicase is assembled before DNA replication begins, and the remodelling of replication forks in response to replisome stalling. For examples of our recent studies in these areas see Deegan et al, Mol. Cell., 2019, Deegan et al, eLife, 2020, Jenkyn-Bedford et al, Nature, 2021, Olson et al., EMBO J. 2024. Your skills and attributes for success: Strong interest in DNA replication and/or chromosome biology and/or genome integrity. Experience in protein and nucleic acid biochemistry including complex biochemical reconstitutions of DNA replication. Ph.D. (or near completion) in a relevant science subject. Proven track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Strong communication and collaboration skills. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student’s performance and wellbeing. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right flexibility for you. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:     Professional development and subject matter expertise Leading-edge research Working within one of the world’s leading universities Good salary Responsibility and autonomy Contributing to the work and purpose of the University. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. View the full job description How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: CV Cover letter As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this level. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.  Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 26th March 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held shortly after the advertisement closes. Apply Now

The Opportunity: The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Assistant to work on Karissa Patton’s Wellcome Trust project, Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History: Community Engaged Histories of Reproductive Health Care and Activism in Scotland and Alberta 1967-1990. We’re seeking a research assistant to join the Reproductive Justice, Healthcare & History team. This role will support the surveying, collection, organisation, and analysis of research materials for the project. Informal enquiries may be directed to Karissa Patton, Research Fellow, kpatton@ed.ac.uk Your skills and attributes for success: •    Experience with archival research. •    Excellent organisational and administrative skills. •    Ability to work and manage time independently. •    Ability to collaborate with a team. •    Proactive attitude to problem-solving. Click to view a copy of the full job description How to Apply Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post. Non-University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. external applicants) – please refer to the How to Apply – External Candidate user guide. Current University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. internal applicants) interested in applying for this role – you must apply as an internal applicant through the People and Money Current Jobs tile.  Please refer to the How to Apply – UoE Employee  system user guide. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 25th March 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interview dates to be confirmed. Apply Now

The Opportunity:  We are equally excited to hear from those wishing to work in cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic ductular adenocarcinoma or a combination of the two and who seek to dissect the fundamental processes of cell state transition and tumorigenesis. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. The position is funded by Cancer Research UK and will be for 36 months in the first instance. The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum depending on experience. Your skills and attributes for success: Hold a PhD in biomedical sciences or similar with a demonstrable output. Be an independent thinker with evidence you can develop and lead your own project. Have excellent experimental and analytical skills. Have demonstrated a clear ability to communicate your research through presentation and/or publication. Evidence how you come together with other team members to enhance output and generate a culture of enthusiastic research. Click to view a copy of the full job description. Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: CV including a complete list conference presentations and publications. Cover letter, detailing your experience and why you are a suitable fit for this research group. Longlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-interview online meeting with Luke Boulter. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a panel interview where you will be expected to present your background and be willing to discuss project ideas for this position. For more information about our work please see: https://institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk/research/research-groups-a-z/boulter-group and https://www.boulter-lab.co.uk/ As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Key dates to note The closing date for application is 31st March 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Apply Now

The Opportunity: Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.  We’re looking for a curious, motivated, and hands-on Research Assistant to join our Translational Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) Research Group. If you’re excited by brain research, enjoy working in a collaborative lab environment, and want to contribute to research that really matters, this could be a great fit. As a Research Assistant in our team, you’ll play a key role in helping us understand how CAA affects brain health. You’ll work closely with postdocs, PhD students, and other lab members, supporting a wide range of experiments and day-to-day research activity. Your work will directly contribute to ongoing projects in vascular dementia research. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team but are also happy managing your own workload and daily organisation. You’re practical, detail-oriented, and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in brain health and translational research. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:  Professional development and subject matter expertise Working within one of the world’s leading universities Interesting work Excellent benefits and support If you’re passionate about research and want to contribute to work that advances our understanding of vascular dementia, we’d love to hear from you. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and based in a lab setting. View the full job description How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: – CV – Cover letter As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 3rd April 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held shortly after the advert closes, probably on 9th April 2026. Apply Now

About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join Zoltán Takáts’ team in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction in the Faculty of Medicine. This position is part of a cutting-edge research programme focused on the development of molecularly aware cancer treatment, with particular emphasis on in-vivo cancer margin detection and ex-vivo imaging using multi-omics and ambient ionisation mass spectrometry technologies. You will lead the optimisation and application of mass spectrometry imaging and ambient ionisation workflows, encompassing sample preparation, data acquisition, instrument management, and biological interpretation. The project aims to establish clinically actionable biomarkers used for cancer phenotyping and margin detection. These will be translated into more clinically useful algorithms for use with microrobots being developed as part of the project for first in human deployment, in close collaboration with pathologists, engineers, data scientists, and analytical chemists. What you would be doing In this role, you will: Optimise and develop ambient ionisation mass spectrometry methods (including DESI and REIMS) for analysis of clinical samples. Contribute to the development and optimisation of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) workflows for tissue analysis. Maintain and troubleshoot mass spectrometry instrumentation and associated hardware. Support the development of clinically relevant biomarker panels through high-quality data generation and interpretation. Prepare findings for publication and present results at scientific meetings. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate metabolomic insights into a broader cancer biology framework. What we are looking for A PhD (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience in mass spectrometry-based analysis of clinical samples. Experience with ambient ionisation mass spectrometry techniques such as DESI and  REIMS. Practical experience using MS instrumentation, particularly Waters systems. Experience with mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) Demonstrated experience in developing and optimising and applying ambient ionisation mass spectrometry techniques on a range of samples Experience with multivariate statistical methods and data interpretation. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The ability to work independently, work based on SOPs and manage complex experimental workflows. What we can offer you The opportunity to work on a high-impact, translational cancer research project. Access to world-class mass spectrometry and clinical research infrastructure at Imperial College London. Development in cutting-edge omics technologies and data science methods. The chance to collaborate with leading experts in cancer research. Hybrid working options to support work-life balance. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)   Further information This is a Full time, fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus. If you require any further details on the role please contact: Zoltan Takats – ztakats@imperial.ac.uk Available documents Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download. Download: Job Description – Research Assistant Associate (CRUK) – MED05699.Pdf Download: Employee Benefits Booklet – V.02.2026.Pdf Apply Now