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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry-based Metabolomics and Lipidomics for the LITE Cohort (Redeployees Only)

The University of Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom Fixed Term June 23, 2026
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Opportunity Description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics and Lipidomics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the laboratory and mass spectrometry component of the Manchester LITE sebum biomarker project, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

  • Lead receipt, logging, storage, chain-of-custody and laboratory tracking of skin swab and gauze samples, working with technical staff and international sample hubs.
  • Develop, optimise, document and apply extraction procedures for sebum-rich swabs and volatile samples, with attention to throughput, recovery, stability and contamination control.
  • Plan and conduct LC-MS-based untargeted lipidomics and metabolomics analyses, including chromatography, accurate-mass MS, MS/MS and appropriate use of ion mobility where valuable.
  • Plan and conduct TD-GC-MS analysis of volati...
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    Location Manchester, England
    Country United Kingdom
    Type Fixed Term
    Category Life Scientists
    Posted June 23, 2026
    Deadline August 02, 2026

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