Investigator Scientist

MRC Human Nutrition Research HNR Unit

Lipid Dynamic and Regulation linked theme – Cambridge Initiative

HNR conducts nutrition research and surveillance to improve the health of the population with a focus on obesity and metabolic risk, musculoskeletal health, intestinal health and nutritional inequalities.

This role have been created after the funding of the Cambridge Initiative, a cross MRC and University of Cambridge Initiative, into expanding research into type II diabetes and obesity research. Our new Lipid Dynamics and Regulation programme sits between the groups of Lipid Profiling and Signalling and Physiological Modelling of Metabolic Risk in the department of Integrated Metabolism and Pathways. 

Ref: IRC102253
Band 4 - £26,282 - £37,040 per annumCambridge 

We are looking for an investigator scientist with excellent educational record and a strong interest in metabolomics and/or lipidomics to pursue a research programme aimed at developing assays for the use in lipidomics. In particular the candidate should have experience of developing quantitative methods by HPLC, LC-MS or LC-M/MS. These assays will in turn be applied to a range of investigations into aspects of the metabolic syndrome such as insulin resistance, type II diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease. The successful candidate will ideally have a good statistical background, with the use of both univariate and multivariate statistics for omic data processing being an important component of this post. Expertise in liquid chromatography is essential, preferentially with mass spectrometry as the candidate will be required to develop novel assays for quantifying and identifying metabolites of interest.

Further information please email Dr Jules Griffin (jules.griffin@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk), or Dr Les Bluck (les.bluck@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk).

Starting salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience and will be offered on an open ended contract. In additional to your salary we offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave, free on-site car parking and optional membership of MRCs final salary pension scheme.

Closing date: 8 August 2013

Interview dates: 22 August, 29 August and 5 September 2013

Please submit a covering letter with your current CV saving the documents with your surname and the IRC reference included in the filename. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please visit our job board at the Apply button below. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000 and quoting IRC102253 when calling.

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening
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