Associate Professor OR Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Proteomics & Director of the Proteomics Core
University College Dublin, Ireland
Application deadline: 17 Jul 2026
The UCD Conway Institute is inviting applications for a position as 'Associate Professor or Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Proteomics & Director of the Proteomics Core'.
The deadline for applications is 12pm midday on Friday 17th of July.
For informal inquiries, please contact Helen Roche at helen.roche@ucd.ie.
The appointee will provide transformative leadership in the field of proteomics. The successful candidate will lead a high-impact research program, secure significant external funding, and oversee the strategic evolution of the proteomics infrastructure within the UCD Conway Institute. The appointee will report day-to-day to the UCD Conway Director, working closely with the UCD Conway Directorate.
The UCD Conway Institute Proteomics Core is home to state-of-the art Mass Spectrometry Resources is dedicated to biological mass spectrometry, including quantitative proteomics, protein posttranslational modifications and protein-protein interactions, using a range of untargeted and targeted mass spectrometry platforms. The current equipment includes two Bruker TimsTOF-Pro, one Thermo Scientific Exploris 480, two Kingfisher robots for sample preparation. The facility spans a range of technologies from discovery proteomics including posttranslational modification, to the analysis of clinical samples and tissues. The intention is that the new appointee will enable UCD to extend our capability to include single cell and spatial proteomics, in conjunction with other omics capabilities. The facility turns over 5-6,000 samples a year and supports major strategic initiatives and grants, such as Investigator Led Research Ireland Frontiers Awards, Precision Oncology Ireland, and several EU grants.
The Proteomics Core is complemented by Core Technologies in advanced imaging, flow cytometry, digital pathology, genomics and metabolomics. This academic post will support a suite of Conway Core Technology Modules designed to support postgraduate learning and postdoctoral training.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Academic lead to Conway Proteomics Core Technology and associated Postgraduate Modules.
- Contribute to broader educational and research activities within the School of Medicine.
- Provide management, leadership and coordination of Core Technologies at UCD Conway Institute.
- Design, develop, and deliver postgraduate training modules, lectures, and workshops in proteomics, and associated omics technologies.
- Scientific & Technical Expertise - provide expert leadership in Mass Spectrometry workflows, developing single cell capabilities at UCD Conway Institute.
- Advise on experimental design, apply advanced post-acquisition data analysis. Contribute to downstream biological interpretation, including protein-protein interaction networks, pathway analysis, and biochemical pathway mapping.
- Manage Mass Spec facility operations, oversee core facility staff training, development, and performance.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse user base, including PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, principal investigators, and external partners.
- Demonstrate a track record of securing national and international research or infrastructure funding.
- Play a central part in advising internal and external grant applications for staff and equipment resources associated with the Conway core technologies.
- Contribute strategically to the ongoing development, modernization, and future direction of single cell Mass Spec and proteomics at UCD Conway.
- Deliver high quality, reliable core facility services while managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
- Ensure that the facility stays abreast of technological developments and implement new methods as required by users.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory
- PhD in proteomics or another relevant field with specialisation in MassSpec.
- Track record in academic duties including lecturing and teaching.
- Experience in training and supervising staff and students.
- Experience with sample preparation methods and operation of different types of mass spectrometers (Q- ToF, Triple Quad, Orbitrap).
- Experience with analytical tools for proteomics data (Fragpipe, DIA-NN, Maxquant, Perseus, Skyline).
- Proven experience in managing a proteomics group or facility.
- A track record of relevant publications and peer review grant funding.
- Candidates must demonstrate how they can positively contribute to fostering an inclusive environment and a level of awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Experience in proteomics methods development
- Experience in leading a proteomics service facility
- Experience in working with industry
For more information and to apply, see here.
