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Research Fellow

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£30,395 to £33,199
Closing date
Aug 29, 2019

Job Details

Working as part of a dynamic translational research team consisting of basic and clinical scientists, the successful candidate will be based in the Brooke Laboratory at University Hospital Southampton. The role will involve cell culture (including primary cells), cell-particle exposure experiments, analysis of cell responses by molecular and cellular techniques including ELISA, RT-qPCR, and reporter assays, and manipulation of cells by pharmacological and gene knock-out/knock-in techniques. There may also be a requirement for some work in collaborators' laboratories at other University campuses within Southampton.

For this position, you must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in cell and molecular biology. Experience of cell culture and at least some of the techniques listed above is essential, while experience in at least one of the following areas of lung cell biology: particle toxicology (especially relating to metals), and redox biology is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to working with a variety of techniques across different laboratories, working efficiently and diligently, with a strong work ethic and able to use their own initiative. They will be team-oriented, with excellent organisational skills, and reliable. The successful applicant must have excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

This is a full time fixed term role for 24 months.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Matt Loxham - m.loxham@soton.ac.uk

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk . The vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date as shown above.

References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting.

If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1166119FC on all correspondence.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th September.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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