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Universities with open positions in mass spectrometry in the United Kingdom include University of Oxford, University of Birmingham and University of East Anglia.
Shabaz Mohammed
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University of Oxford
United Kingdom
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Shabaz Mohammed's laboratory is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers as the group begins its next phase in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. The openings span biological mass spectrometry , proteomics and lipidomics , with research focused on analytical method development and collaborative investigation. The positions offer opportunities to contribute to advanced mass-spectrometry-based approaches for studying biological molecules, proteins, lipids and their interact...
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University of Oxford
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The University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Proteomics and Lipidomics to join the group of Associate Professor Shabaz Mohammed in the Department of Pharmacology. The project investigates the characterisation of crosslinked proteins and lipids within a Wellcome Trust-funded collaborative research grant. The postdoctoral researcher will apply protein and lipid biomolecule methods to support proteome and lipidome characterisation, using sample preparation, liquid chroma...
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University of Birmingham
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Research Fellow opportunity at the University of Birmingham in the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science, School of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health. This fixed-term, full-time post runs up to February 2029 and is part of the HT-Advance programme , a Horizon 2020-funded project focused on endocrine hypertension . The successful applicant will work on the application of mass spectrometry to analyse urinary steroid profiles , contributing to research that combines genetics, ...
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University of Oxford
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University of Oxford is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Mass Spectrometry within the Department of Biochemistry in Oxford, United Kingdom. The post sits in the Newstead group and the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience , working with Professor Simon Newstead and Dr Jo Parker . The research focuses on the native mass spectrometry study of solute carrier (SLC) transporters , with broader links to structural biology , biophysical chemistry , analytical chemistry , proteomics...
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Nick Le Brun
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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[4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD DTP studentship including tuition fees paid directly to the University, a stipend for living expenses at the 2026/27 rate of £21,805, and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.] PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia in the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. This project investigates protein nanocages built from ferritin, a naturally self-assembling 24-subunit protein shell, and aims...
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Matthias Trost
University of Manchester
United Kingdom
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Matthias Trost, Professor of Proteomics at the University of Manchester, is sharing a 2-year postdoc position in proteomics in collaboration with Sarah Rice's lab. The project builds on recent work involving single-cell proteomics and aims to continue this research direction. This is a research associate/postdoc-level opening based at the University of Manchester (Oxford Road). Relevant academic keywords include proteomics, single-cell proteomics, mass spectrometry, and biomedical research. The ...
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Claus Jorgensen
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
United Kingdom
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There is an opening for a postdoc in the laboratory of Claus Jorgensen at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute . The project aims to develop and use novel methodologies for mass spectrometry and phosphoproteomics analysis in complex multicellular environments . The broader research context includes tumour stroma , cell signaling , and pancreatic cancer . This is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in biology , medical science , chemistry , or related quantitative/analytical life-...
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University of Dundee
United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity at the University of Dundee in the Faculty of Life Sciences on the project EASTBIO - Uncovering the non-canonical proteolytic activity of Deubiquitinating enzymes . This discovery-driven PhD sits at the interface of biochemistry , structural biology , cell biology , biophysics , and proteomics . The project focuses on ubiquitin-deconjugating enzymes (DUBs), especially the USP family, and their newly identified non-canonical “cleave-to-modify” activity. The research aims to define...
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University of Dundee
United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity at the University of Dundee on why the B cell antibody response wanes with ageing. This project sits within immunology , cell biology , biochemistry , molecular biology , and developmental biology , with a strong focus on B lymphocytes, antibody production, vaccine response, and ageing-associated immune dysfunction. The research aims to uncover the mechanistic basis of reduced antibody production in older B cells. Students will use quantitative mass spectrometry to map the B cell...
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University of Dundee
United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity at the University of Dundee in the area of gut microbiota, glycan metabolism, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, structural biology , and bioinformatics. This EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership project is titled “Understanding the genetic and molecular basis of complex glycan metabolism by the human gut microbiota.” The research focuses on how beneficial gut microbes such as Bacteroides and Prevotella break down complex dietary glycans, and how...
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Imperial College London
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PhD Scholarship Project: Peptide Crystallisation at Imperial College London , Department of Chemical Engineering. This funded PhD project investigates peptide crystallisation , focusing on how molecular structure, solution environment, additives, and interfaces influence nucleation and crystal growth. The research combines systematic crystallisation screening, advanced solid-state and solution characterisation, automated experimentation, and data-driven analysis to understand crystal form, morph...
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University of Cambridge
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PhD Studentship in the Biochemistry and Chemical Biology of the Genome and Epigenome at the University of Cambridge , Department of Chemistry. This funded PhD project is offered in Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian’s group and focuses on biochemistry , chemical biology , genomics , molecular biology , biophysics , and structural biology . The research explores fundamental mechanisms of genome function, with a strong emphasis on DNA secondary structures such as G-quadruplexes (G4s) , chromati...
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Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
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![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Aalto University
Finland
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Thin Film Deposition
Photoelectrocatalysis
Atomic Layer Deposition
Aalto University
Finland
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Physics
Electronic Structure
Molecular Physics
Professor
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Membrane Biology
Bacteriophage
Macromolecular Science
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Protein Chemistry
Mass Cytometry
University of Surrey
United Kingdom
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Lipidomic
Flow Cytometry
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Interactions

Paid summer research studentships for UK undergraduates to gain 8–10 weeks of hands-on experience in plant health, plant science, and related agricultural biology research.

The Boustany Cambridge MBA Scholarship supports outstanding candidates to pursue the Cambridge MBA at the University of Cambridge, with financial support and an internship component.

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships support graduate students at the University of Oxford whose work is relevant to the Muslim world, helping cover major study costs.
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