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Group Leaders in Human Nutrition Research Cambridge, UK – MRC Human Nutrition Research
Date Posted: 09/07/10
End date for submission of applications: 01/09/10*
Job Description:
Applications are invited for Group Leaders to lead independent, focused programmes of research at MRC Human Nutrition Research. HNR is an internationally renowned Medical Research Council Unit dedicated to public-health and policy relevant nutrition research and translation, aimed at the optimisation of health in the UK and abroad.
Group Leaders are sought for:
- Population Health, with research interests in the aetiology of diet-related disease and/or population strategies for dietary change to improve health
- Lipidomics and Metabolomics, to pursue research and related biomarker discovery in the context of diet-related disease
Applicants with programmes of research that synergise with the existing strengths of the Unit are particularly welcomed. There may also be opportunities for outstanding applicants with other research interests relevant to the work of the Unit. Clinical and non-clinical backgrounds will be equally considered.
HNR is based in Cambridge in modern purpose-built research and laboratory facilities. We encourage and can support approaches which capitalise on our established expertise and capabilities in dietary assessment, dietary surveys & intervention studies, and nutritional biochemistry including lipidomics and stable isotopes research. There are also strong links with other MRC groups and the University of Cambridge Clinical School at the nearby biomedical campus at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, affording opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in the medical, biological, chemical, physical, epidemiological and other sciences relevant to nutrition.
These appointments will be made at Programme Leader or Programme Leader Track level (broadly equivalent to tenured and assistant professor respectively), depending on experience and achievements. Applicants for senior positions will already have a substantial track record in their field. Programme Leader Track appointments can be offered to those who show outstanding potential for independent research.
Successful candidates will be expected to take a strategic and outwardly focused approach, such as through interaction and collaboration with other groups. Funding is available for the salary of the Group Leader and resource will be provided for a small research team and consumables budget. It is expected that Group Leaders will secure grant support to expand the research programme.
*Initial shortlisting will take place at the start of September and then every two months until we have identified and secured the best employees for all of the vacancies.
Contact Details:
Interested parties should note that at the time of writing this advert, there is a government recruitment freeze in place for the public sector (which includes the MRC) and therefore no offer of employment can be made until we have confirmation of being able to do so. However, due to the recruitment cycles associated with this level of position, we are actively encouraging interested parties to address informal enquiries forthwith to Dr. Ann Prentice, Director of HNR: ann.prentice@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk.
When applying, applicants should include a covering letter and full CV, an outline of current research interests (1 page) and a proposal for future research (up to 2 pages), along with names and addresses of three referees who have agreed to be contacted prior to interview. Applicants for this post must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the reference HNR10/254. If you do not have access to the internet, or experience technical difficulties, please contact 01793 301257.
If you would like to receive this advert in large Braille, audio, or electronic format/hard copy, please contact the Recruitment Team at the MRC Shared Service Centre on the telephone number above.
For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Business Development - Biochemical Services – M-Scan Ltd
Date Posted: 01/07/10
End date for submission of applications: 06/08/10
Job Description:
M-Scan seeks an enthusiastic and committed person with good communication and organisational skills to help develop M-Scan’s services to the biopharmaceutical industries. A wide ranging role will include sales and marketing support, as well as assistance with client liaison.
Ideally you will have laboratory expertise in mass spectrometry and other biochemistry techniques used by M-Scan for the analysis of biopolymers, along with an interest in business development in a scientific environment.
Success in sales of scientific contract services, especially in the biopharmaceutical industry would be advantageous, yet the position could suit a suitably experienced scientist who wishes to move from the bench to a commercial role.
M-Scan is a world leading research and contract analysis company and the position is to be based at our Wokingham laboratory, M-Scan Ltd.
Details at: www.m-scan.com.
Salary:
Negotiable
Contact Details:
Individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK (not agencies) should write now with a CV and the names of two referees to:
Dr Andrew J. Reason,
Managing Director,
M-Scan Ltd,
3 Millars Business Centre,
Fishponds Close,
Wokingham,
RG41 2TZ
e-mail enquiries to admin@m-scan.com
European Customer Support Specialist – Advion BioSystems
Date Posted: 22/06/10
End date for submission of applications: 22/09/10
The Company:
Advion is the scientific leader in microfluidics systems for chemistry and biochemistry applications. Our unique nanotechnologies, include the TriVersa NanoMate, a chip-based nanoelectrospray system that enhances the performance of Mass Spectrometers. Our products are used in Universities, pharmaceutical and Biotech companies around the world for research into proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, drug metabolism and other markets
Due to increased sales and greater worldwide presence we need to strengthen our support team.
The Role:
This customer support role will initially be focused on post-sales activities including installation, troubleshooting/repair, routine maintenance, phone-based technical support and customer training. However, the successful applicant will be encouraged to quickly progress to a point where they are also able to confidently perform application support and demonstrations. There may also be the opportunity to present data at scientifically relevant conferences.
You will be home-based, located in Europe. Although your territory will chosen to minimize travel, you will often be asked to work outside this area and it is anticipated that > 30% of your evenings will be spent away from home. This is a European role and will involve a significant amount of travel within Europe. There will also be the opportunity to travel further afield including Asia to support our growing worldwide presence.
You will be tasked with planning and organizing your own work within your designated territory and will be expected to work closely with other members of the European support and sales team.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Ability to fault find and repair/replace to component level
- Experience operating and/or repairing Mass Spectrometers
- Electronically competent
- Good business computer literacy
- English-speaking
- French-speaking an advantage
- Driving License
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work across all levels, functions and regions
Compensation
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Pension + Health Benefits + 25 days holiday (excl. statutory days)
Contact Details:
Applications please apply to:
Mark Baumert, European Support Manager;
Email: baumertm@advion.com
Tel: Mobile +447966 509 431
Biochemist / Chemist – M-Scan Ltd
Date Posted: 03/06/10
End date for submission of applications: 09/07/10
Job Description:
M-Scan seeks a well qualified biochemist/chemist with a background in the biopharmaceutical analysis services provided by M-Scan and described at: M-Scan. Training will be provided but ideally the successful applicant will have laboratory expertise in one or more of the techniques used by M-Scan for the analysis of biopolymers.
This post is at the Wokingham site of M-Scan Ltd, a world leading research and contract analysis company specialising in mass spectrometry.
Salary:
Negotiable.
Contact Details:
Individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK (not agencies) should write now with a CV and the names of two referees to:
Dr Andrew J. Reason,
Managing Director,
M-Scan Ltd,
3 Millars Business Centre,
Fishponds Close,
Wokingham,
RG41 2TZ
Mass Spectrometry Scientist - Nestle Research Centre
Date Posted: 04/05/10
End date for submission of applications: 04/08/10
Job Description:
Nestlé Research Center (NRC) located near Lausanne, Switzerland is one of the leading research laboratories in food and nutritional sciences. With 700 members of staff from 50 nations, NRC has a strong position in the international scientific community supported further by more than 200 external scientific partnerships and University collaborations and 270 scientific publications each year (learn more about the NRC at www.research.nestle.com).
NRC has an excellent reputation in food and nutrition research that has benefited consumers for over a century. By bringing together its knowledge in Nutrition and Health, Food Science, Food/Consumer Interaction, Food Quality and Safety, Nestlé opens the way to develop Good Food and Good Life: to offer tasty foods that procure health as well as pleasure for our consumers.
In this global and multicultural environment, Nestlé, a food, nutrition, health and wellness company aims to work with the best scientists in the world.
To support its research strategy, the BioAnalytical Science Department at the NRC is seeking a:
Mass Spectrometry Scientist
who will work within the Metabolomics & Biomarkers group.
Main responsibilities:
- Development and application of analytical methods in MS-based metabolomics: analysis of biological matrices (biofluids, tissue, cell cultures) with LC-MS(/MS) and GC-MS.
- Combination of untargeted profiling (Q-TOF, Orbitrap) with targeted quantitative approaches (Q-trap, triple quadrupole).
- Maintain the analytical throughput in support of the group project portfolio using targeted and untargeted approaches to support scientific substantiation of the metabolic fate of food ingredients and their biological effects on metabolism.
- Interact with the NMR team for structural elucidation of new metabolites.
- Steer MS-based metabolomics strengthening MS data processing and modelling for metabolic pathway visualization and interpretation.
- Develop new application of MS-based Metabolomics in Nutrition Research.
Required profile:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biology or associated field with demonstrated skills in mass spectrometry applied to biological systems.
- Strong expertise primarily in LC-MS for the analysis of small molecules with focus in metabolomics and/or structure elucidation.
- Experience in the processing of MS data including statistical analysis.
- Experience in data modelling for biochemical interpretation (metabolic pathway analysis) would be an advantage.
- Able to interact with a multidisciplinary team of statisticians, bioinformaticians, biochemists and nutritionists.
- Good communication skills in English.
Personal requirements:
- Project management skills with a vision for innovation.
- Open-minded team player.
- Hard-worker.
Contact Details:
If you are interested in being involved in demanding and innovative projects within one of the leading research laboratories in food and nutritional sciences worldwide, then apply with us (complete application including CV, cover letter and references is mandatory) now on www.careers.nestle.com/ Requisition ID 6883.
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