Staff Scientist – Structural Proteomics (XL-MS)

About the role

The Structural Proteomics unit, part of the SciLifeLab integrated structural biology platform and BioMS Lund, offers access to mass spectrometry for analysing protein interactions and conformational dynamics. It carries out contract research for scientists and companies in Sweden and the EU, mainly using crosslinking and hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry. The unit is funded by SciLifeLab, the Swedish Research Council (BioMS) and Lund University.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position of 11 months under the Special Fixed-Term Employment (SÄVA) provisions, starting on 1 January 2027 or according to agreement. The main working language is English.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced structural mass spectrometry methods, especially XL-MS, in an integrative structural biology context, often supporting complementary biophysical techniques
• Independently lead the experimental and analytical part of crosslinking mass spectrometry after minimal training
• Analyse and visualise data for users of the infrastructure, write scientific documentation and develop protocols
• Manage FAIR data, present results and transfer knowledge within the research group and to collaborators
• Perform some shared administrative duties

Required profile

• At least a PhD in a relevant field such as mass spectrometry, proteomics or structural biology, or a very closely related field
• Documented theoretical and practical experience of mass spectrometry or another advanced structural biology technique (e.g. CryoEM, NMR, crystallography)
• Very good spoken and written English and documented practical laboratory experience
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, meeting deadlines and communicating with collaborators

Desirable qualifications

• Documented experience of crosslinking mass spectrometry (XL-MS)
• Project management experience and communication with external users or customers
• Ability to explain scientific results to non-specialists and students
• Industry or other research infrastructure experience

What we offer

• Public authority benefits, generous annual leave and an occupational pension
• Flexitime agreement for work-life balance

To apply, use the University's recruitment system with a personal letter explaining how you meet the requirements and why you are interested, a CV summarising previous research work, a copy of your doctoral degree and other supporting documents.