We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Proteomics Data Scientistwithin our Mass Spectrometry Facility, to perform data and statistical analysis for proteomic studies using mass spectrometry data. This is a fixed- term appointment until 31 March 2029.

We seek to appoint a Data Scientist to assist the MRC PPU mass spectrometry facility. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and implement new data analysis and data visualization pipelines for mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The candidate must have experience in mass spectrometry data handling and statistical analysis. Experience with large cohorts and post-translational modifications is highly desirable. The appointed candidate will greatly contribute to the success of the MRC mass spectrometry facility,

The MRC-PPU Mass Spectrometry Facility has access to state-of-the-art equipment pushing the institute to the forefront of its field. This position provides an excellent and exciting opportunity to be involved in state-of-the-art proteomics analysis in world class research projects.

Your priorities will include:

• Perform data analysis on mass spectrometry data of proteomics samples, using several search engine platforms (e.g. Dia-NN, Spectronaut, MaxQuant, Proteome Discoverer)


• Perform statistical analysis of the data analysis results using either in-house developed scripts or your-own developed scripts (e.g. batch correction, normalisation, differential analysis, etc.)


• Advice and/or explain to users the data analysis and statistical analysis process


• Working collaboratively and assisting with the training of PhD students and other lab members.


• Contributing to the preparation of research for publication.

Who we're looking for:

• Have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or related discipline with outstanding academic track record and a publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.


• Have a strong interest and background evidence in data analysis and how analyse large study cohorts


• Be fluent in coding languages (inc. Python, R, Matlab, etc.)


• Have a strong ability to work independently but with excellent ability to work in a team, and have an open and collaborative approach to science

For further information about this position please contact Dr. Renata Soares or Dr. Frederic Lamoliatte at r.filipesoares@dundee.ac.uk or flamoliatte001@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about MRC PPU please visit https://www.ppu.mrc.ac.uk/

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