Vacancy ID:
13012
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
University of Leicester Archaeological Services
Vacancy terms:
Part-time, (0.6 fte, 22.5 hours per week) fixed term contract for up to 2 years
Salary details:
Grade 5 - £26,707 to £31,236 per annum, pro-rata
Hours per week:
22.5
Advert closes midnight on:
27 May 2026

About the role

This role is part of the UKRI-FLF funded Bioarchaeology and Tuberculosis Evolution project. You will prepare samples of bone and calculus for genetics, metabolomics and proteomics. You will work closely with the palaeopathologist and metabolomics PDRAs and communicate with external project collaborators. You will contribute to and support additional projects which are ongoing in the Biomolecular Laboratory. The role will require being based on site.

About you

We are seeking an individual with experience in large scale sample preparation, labelling, and distribution in a biomolecular laboratory and experience in sample preparation for mass spectrometry, especially LC-MS. You will be able to demonstrate research potential and enthusiasm for the subject area and contribute to delivering high quality research as well as be able to provide evidence of continued personal development of subject expertise 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Rachel Armitage [email protected]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here 
 
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