1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biology
Job ID: 042465
Salary: Grade 6, £38,826 - £45,649 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Posted: 11-May-2022
Closing date: 08-Jun-2022
Business unit: Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine Department:
Imaging Chemistry & Biology
Contact details: Dr. Samantha Terry, samantha.terry@kcl.ac.uk
St Thomas' Campus
Job description
This postdoctoral role is a great position with which to apply biological in vivo skills to several questions relating to novel cell-based anti-cancer therapies and understanding how immune cells migrate through the body. It is funded by the EPSRC Research Programme on Next Generation of Molecular Imaging and Therapy with Radionuclides (MITHRAS) and aims to study the biological effects within a variety of cells, e.g. T cells, macrophages, stem cells, labelled with radioactive radionuclides and to quantify the minimum level of radioactive cells administered into animals that can still be picked up by non-invasive imaging using preclinical positron emission tomography (PET).
This project sits within the context of the increasing likelihood of availability to total body PET, which will have huge implications for tracking of cell-based therapies in particular. Total body PET would allow cell labelling with up to 40-fold lower activities and could also enable more long-term imaging. The main limitation for PET in cell tracking is a concern that radionuclides impart high radiation doses to the labelled cells, with unknown effects on their behaviour, e.g. do they survive; at what level do they survive and do they remain unaltered? This project would enable us to ascertain maximum radiolabelling limits within these cells for a range of PET radionuclides and determine the benefits of reducing radioactivity loading of tracked cells achievable in total body PET.
The experimental work is based around preclinical in vivo work, molecular biology, and in vitro cell studies. The candidate will get the opportunity to expand their skills in radiochemistry, radiobiology, and PET/CT imaging. In this post, the successful candidate will work closely with Drs Terry and Torres, as well as collaborate with other members of the Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology and scientists at external institutions and universities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant multidisciplinary research group within one of the premier biomedical imaging centres in Europe with access to state-of-the-art synthetic and radiochemistry facilities. The Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology is part of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences which has a vast array of small animal and clinical imaging modalities, supported by the cutting-edge equipment and core facilities at King’s. Finally, we are dedicated to supporting the successful candidate’s career through assistance with Fellowship applications, networking events, and conference attendance.
This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 24 months
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent
Key responsibilities
• To plan and conduct high-quality research in the in vitro and in vivo biological characterization of a range of cells labelled with radioactive PET radionuclides, including 89Zr.
• To maintain accurate and complete records of experimental work.
• To draft scientific presentations and publications.
• To attend all research group and wider Departmental group meetings, as directed by the PI.
• In consultation with the PI, to contribute to the training of junior staff.
• To work with, and maintain, close ties between ICAB Principal Investigators.
• Pro-actively contribute to the team ethos of the School and Centre by collaborating with and offering support to other team members and groups and the laboratory management team and accepting support from them.
• Assist in maintaining good laboratory discipline and safety practices and set a professional example to others.
• Take responsibility as part of the team for maintaining specific items of equipment and training others in their use.
• General lab management, commensurate with the grade.
• The possibility to participate in public engagement activities.
• The possibility to teach.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
1. First degree in biological science (2.1 or above)
2. PhD awarded in biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, radiobiology, radionuclide therapy, radionuclide imaging, or radiochemistry
3. Hands-on experience in vivo work
4. Experience with cancer in vivo models
5. Performing in vitro biological assays
6. Holds or has held a UK Home Office licence for animal work
7. Resourceful, creative and able to act on own initiative
8. The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work, according to scientific deadlines.
9. Ability to organise and prioritise work
10. Meticulous attention to detail in experimental design and execution is required
Desirable criteria
1. Engaging in multidisciplinary research projects
2. Experience in the labelling of cells with radionuclides
3. Experience in working with radiopharmaceuticals
4. Strong track record of publications in the field of biology, radiobiology, radiochemistry, molecular imaging
5. Presenting results at conferences
2. Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow
Job ID: 046225
Salary: Grade 6: £ 38,826– £45,649per annum, including London Weighting Allowance, depending on experience. Grade 7 £46,934 – £55,299 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance, depending on experience
Posted: 12-May-2022
Closing date: 09-Jun-2022
Business unit: Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine Department: Randall Cell & Molecular Biophysics
Contact details: Aleksej Zelezniak, aleksej.zelezniak@kcl.ac.uk
Guy's Campus
Job description
Grade 6 and Grade 7
In the Zelezniak lab at KCL, we are interested in fundamental understanding of the quantitative information that evolution encoded in biological sequences and learning from it for practical applications. This involves a range of fundamental biological problems and many practical applications: quantitative modelling of gene expression systems towards enabling predictive and controllable phenotypes, designing and improving proteins to control metabolic reactions, predicting of pathogenic mutations towards designing DNA, protein-based drugs and vaccines. We are an interdisciplinary team working collaboratively on computational and experimental problems, we always try to test all our computational models experimentally.
We seek two curious and self-driven postdoctoral bioinformatics researchers, a Research Associate and a Research Fellow (in bioinformatics and machine learning), with a strong background in applied deep learning to join our team. If you are proactive and passionate about AI research, interested in expanding your skills and knowledge to work on world-changing biological problems, believe in ideas that can be realized by doing great science and high-tech startups, join our team, you will meet alike people here. We are highly engaged in collaborative work and believe in 1+1=5. Our team includes postdocs, PhD students and students at all stages of their careers interested in the intersection of data science, AI and biology.
We are located at the Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics at King's College London (http://zelezniaklab.org/). The Randall Centre is a vibrant research environment, hosting labs working in burgeoning fields in biomedicine. Our research addresses fundamental biological questions at the interface between the physical and biomedical sciences.
This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 2 years from the start date.
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent.
Key responsibilities
Grade 6
1. To design and conduct a range of experiments in relation to the project.
2. To prepare and present findings of research activity to colleagues for review purposes.
3. To undertake the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed journals.
4. To undertake the preparation and submission of future research funding applications.
5. To contribute to the overall activity of the research team and department as required.
6. To hold responsibility for ensuring that equipment is safe and maintained in working order and assist with laboratory upkeep
7. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations with responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
8. To ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during the course of employment.
Grade 7
1. To design and conduct a range of experiments in relation to the project.
2. To prepare and present findings of research activity to colleagues for review purposes.
3. To undertake the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed journals.
4. To undertake the preparation and submission of future research funding applications.
5. To contribute to the overall activity of the research team and department as required.
6. To hold responsibility for ensuring that equipment is safe and maintained in working order and assist with laboratory upkeep
7. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations with responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
8. To ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during the course of employment.
Grade 6 and Grade 7
Additional Requirements, Occasional Duties and Responsibilities:
i) At all times staff must work within the policy guidelines set by the university. This includes following working practices, financial, and personnel regulations and the equal opportunities policy.
ii) The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the postholder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the grading of the post as may be required.
General
All staff are expected to:
• positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the College Equal Opportunities Policy.
• help to maintain a safe working environment by:
• attending training in basic and specialist health and safety requirements as necessary, both on appointment and as changes in duties and techniques demand.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Grade 6
Essential criteria
1. Higher degree (PhD or equivalent) in computational biology/biophysics/structural biology/any bioinformatics or applied computing discipline in natural sciences. Must have submitted PhD thesis before taking up the post.
2. Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.
3. Evidence of team working skills.
4. Publications in peer reviewed journals in bioinformatics/computational biology with strong emphasis on machine learning.
5. Fundamental understanding of biological processes;
6. Experience implementing algorithms and data engineering/analysis aspects in Python (algorithms/data analysis)/R(data analysis);
7. Practical understanding of the mathematics behind modern machine learning, linear algebra and statistics;
8. Proficiency with Linux and scripting languages;
9. Proven ability to conduct reproducible research.
Desirable criteria
1. Experience in training and optimizing large deep neural networks
2. Proven ability to apply and implement novel statistical and machine learning techniques to tackle biological/biophysical problems;
Grade 7
Essential criteria
1. Higher degree (PhD or equivalent) in computational biology/biophysics/structural biology/any bioinformatics or applied computing discipline in natural sciences.
2. Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career
3. Evidence of team working skills
4. Significant publications in peer reviewed journals in bioinformatics/computational biology with strong emphasis on machine learning
5. Potential to become a leader in chosen field
6. Fundamental understanding of biological processes;
7. Proven ability to apply and implement novel statistical and machine learning techniques to tackle biological/biophysical problems;
8. Experience implementing algorithms and data engineering/analysis aspects in Python (algorithms/data analysis)/R(data analysis);
9. Research experience in at least three of the following research areas: Bioinformatics, Natural Language Processing, Generative modelling, Immunological informatics, Structural biology;
10. Practical understanding of the mathematics behind modern machine learning, linear algebra and statistics;
11. Proficiency with Linux and scripting languages;
12. Proven ability to conduct reproducible research.
Desirable criteria
1. Postdoctoral research experience in an internationally renowned laboratory (we would normally expect at least 3 years postdoctoral experience).
2. Prizes or distinctions.
3. Experience in training and optimizing large deep neural networks.
3. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job ID: 044946
Salary: £ 38,826 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Posted: 14-Apr-2022
Closing date: 05-Jun-2022
Business unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sci Department: Informatics
Contact details: Gefion Thuermer, gefion.thuermer@kcl.ac.uk
Strand Campus
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a full-time fixed-term researcher from July 2022 to work on two related European projects funded through H2020: MediaFutures and EUHubs4Data. The projects support small data businesses, artists, and combinations thereof, by providing services around data literacy, entrepreneurial opportunities, legal implications of technology, and standardization.
The successful candidate will be based in the Distributed Artificial Intelligence group in the Department of Informatics.
The role will involve research and development in data science and data-driven innovation, with a focus on AI entrepreneurs, innovators, start-up ecosystems, and business-arts collaborations.
Our contributions to the two projects are in supporting entrepreneurs and artists to be more successful with data and AI technologies, by facilitating access and use of critical datasets, advising and training on specialist topics, and assessing their programme experience. Our role further includes the collation of insight from participants and the projects overall in project and research publications.
You should have a PhD in computer science, data science or web science, or equivalent work experience. Expertise in working with data (for instance statistics, machine learning or other data science methods) is essential. In addition, the ideal candidate brings experience of one of the following areas: innovation, start-ups, art-tech collaboration. The position requires a very good grasp of the state of the art in data science and AI. This includes the ability to use some core concepts and methods, but also a general understanding of the field, of the underlying technologies, and of their economic, social and environmental implications.
As a post-doctoral researcher, you will be the main contact point for us for the MediaFutures and EUHub4Data consortia and oversee the delivery of our contributions, which will be produced by a team of researchers, including yourself. You must have outstanding time management, organisation, and collaboration skills. The post also includes (virtual) meetings with the project team and industry partners and requires fluent English communication skills to: engage with colleagues; perform public outreach; produce publications; present work to different audiences; and forge partnerships for follow-up funding.
Your application should show evidence of both the technical and non-technical aspects relevant to the job.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 1 year
This is a full-time post
Key responsibilities
Support the delivery of the EUHubs4Data and MediaFutures projects
Advise startups and artists selected for the programmes on topics related to data analysis, machine learning, AI and data-driven innovation
Develop and deliver training sessions for start-ups in these topics
Define relevant challenges in data innovation and misinformation
Help promote the projects by contributing to specific outreach events
Lead on or contribute to specific deliverable reports
Contribute to the writing of bids for research funding.
Carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, including but not limited to organisation of project meetings, documentation of innovation action processes, implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely execution of the assigned tasks in the project including those outlined above.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
1. PhD awarded (or near completion) in computer science, data science or web science or related work experience
2. Knowledge of fundamental data science and analysis concepts, methods and tools
3. Expertise in human-centric AI and responsible AI
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Time management and organisation skills
6. Very good grasp of the social, economic and environmental implications of technology
7. Experience in qualitative research (e.g. user studies)
Desirable criteria
1. Understanding of innovation frameworks, approaches and best practices, including data and open innovation
2. Knowledge about mis- and dis-information and its implications for technology
3. Ability to work in international teams including academics and industry
Further information
The post is for 1 year in the first instance, with the option to extend. We are looking to appoint as early as June, but no later than August 2022.
4. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job ID : 046167
Grade and Salary : £38,826 - £40,967 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Post Date : 11-May-2022
Close Date : 15-Jun-2022
Contact Person : Dr Philippa Warren Contact Details : philippa.warren@kcl.ac.uk
Department : Wolfson Centre for Age Related Disease
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate to join a dynamic team studying neuroplasticity, neurophysiology, and recovery mechanisms following traumatic spinal cord injuries, in the lab of Dr. Philippa Warren at King’s College London. As a successful candidate, you would use pharmaceuticals to study the role and mechanisms of systemic plasticity in restoration of respiratory and locomotor function after chronic spinal cord injury.
You will become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team working on elucidating the interplay between severe spinal cord injury, respiratory motor pathways, and muscle physiology to uncover potential novel neuroregenerative strategies. You will utilise in vivo surgical rodent models of spinal cord injury in combination with assessments of respiratory and muscle physiology to develop an in-depth understanding of consequences of trauma and specific treatment strategies on systemic patho-biology. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to this important and rapidly expanding cross-disciplinary research area.
The ideal candidate will have experience with animal models of CNS injury, but importantly, a keen interest in developing and learning new techniques and a enthusiasm for science. Career development support and mentoring will be provided throughout, including formal and informal training opportunities, an annual budget to attend national/international conferences and networking events, as well as opportunities to co-supervise MSc and BSc student research projects and develop your own research plans.
Funded by The Wellcome Trust and Royal Society, the post will be based in the vibrant and multidisciplinary environment of the Wolfson Center for Age Related Diseases, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. The role will also involve working collaboratively with colleagues from other IoPPN departments including the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences and our national and international collaborators (Prof. Jan Schwab, Ohio State University; Dr. Frank Jacono, Case Western University; Dr. Graham Askew, University of Leeds) whilst also fostering and maintaining collaborations within the larger research field.
Our team is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive research environment. If you are part of a community that is historically under-represented in academic laboratory science – please be encouraged to apply.
Should you have any access requirements which may require additional support or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Dr. Philippa Warren.
This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 24 months in the first instance.
This is a full-time post
Key responsibilities
Take a leading role in assessing the physiological and mechanistic deficits which occur throughout the respiratory motor system following severe spinal injury.
Take a leading role in applying novel, systemically active treatment strategies to assess the recovery after spinal cord injury
Take a leading role in investigating the mechanisms of respiratory recovery following spinal injury through a variety of novel techniques.
Take a leading role in assessing alterations to the respiratory motor circuitry following severe spinal injury and recovery
Plan and perform experiments independently
Provide exceptional care to all animals in-line with all local and national guidelines to maintain the highest standard of welfare
Assist with the general running of the laboratory
Develop new ideas to progress the project
Keep up to date with relevant scientific literature
Collate and prepare the results of the project for publication (conferences and peer-reviewed journals)
Work with the Dr. Warren and collaborator labs to ensure requirements are met for the project
Assist in the supervision of students (including their assessment and training)
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
1. PhD awarded (or near completion) and an awarded degree (e.g. BSc or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field
2. Experience with rodent models of CNS injury or disease
3. Ability to present scientific research in the form of papers, posters and oral presentation
4. Able to work independently in the design and execution of experiments
5. Ability to take initiative to solve technical problems
6. Ability to multitask, prioritise workload and work to good laboratory practice including good organizational skills
7. Excellent time management and record keeping skills
8. Adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to work within our friendly and welcoming team
Desirable criteria
1. Experience with high level data analysis software and programing systems e.g Matlab or Python
2. Experience with electrophysiology and/or circuitry mapping through tracing
3. Experience with physiological assessments e.g. muscle or respiratory function
4. Experience with immunostaining
5. Home office license – modules A-C
Further information
Your application should include:
The application form (online)
A personal statement including: your reasons for pursuing post-doctoral training, why you would like this position in particular, your current research interests, your goals and expectations for this postdoctoral training experience, and how you meet the job requirements and responsibilities.
A copy of your CV detailing your education, employment, relevant research experience, publications, and awards/prizes/professional recognition
Optional: you may include a cover letter to your application and/or any other material which may be of interest to the reviewing panel e.g accepted manuscripts.
If invited to interview you will be asked to deliver a short presentation on your work and answer competency based questions in a panel interview.
5. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job ID : 045505
Grade and Salary : £38,826 - £43,239 per annum, , depending on experience, including London Weighting Allowance
Post Date : 28-Apr-2022
Close Date : 05-Jun-2022
Contact Person : Prof Leonie Taams Contact Details : leonie.taams@kcl.ac.uk
Department : Department of Inflammation Biology
Job description
We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow to join the laboratory of Prof Leonie Taams at King’s College London.
As a successful candidate, you would join a large Wellcome Trust funded collaborative project to study the drivers of persistent pain in inflammatory arthritis, also involving the laboratory of Dr Franziska Denk at King’s College London as well as the University of Oxford. You would work on the human biology side of this translational research programme, studying fibroblast-neuron interactions in situ using human tissue samples and in vitro using fibroblast cell lines and iPSc-derived neuronal cells.
You should have a strong grounding in human immunobiology, ideally in the context of inflammatory disease. Previous experience in stromal cell biology and/or in iPSc-derived cell lines would be a distinct advantage. Demonstrable experience in flow cytometry and human cell culture is essential; knowledge of immunostaining and protein/cytokine detection would be highly desirable. A proactive attitude, excellent data analysis and record keeping skills as well as strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills are essential.
Our team is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive research environment. If you are part of a community that is historically under-represented in academic laboratory science – please be encouraged to apply.
This role is also open to international applicants. Our grant will cover some of the visa and international health surcharges that will be incurred.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 3 years, with the possibility of extension.
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent
Key responsibilities
To pro-actively design and carry out high-quality laboratory research and data analysis related to the project’s objectives
To maintain meticulous and permanent records of your work
To liaise constructively and reliably with other members of the project team and lab
To actively participate in and contribute to project and lab meetings, as well as the preparation and delivery of presentations and publications
To be actively involved in supervising and training of UG, MSc and PhD students, and clinical fellows involved in lab projects within the group/team
To undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the lab including general laboratory tasks, database management, health and safety training and implementation, internal and external audits, reagent ordering and looking after communal equipment and facilities.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
PhD awarded or near completion in relevant subject area
Strong theoretical knowledge of immunology and inflammation biology
Demonstrable and significant experience in human cell culture and functional assays
Demonstrable experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry
Demonstrable experience in preparing and presenting scientific research in the form of manuscripts, posters and oral presentations
Demonstrable ability to plan and execute your own work with enthusiasm and commitment
Excellent data analysis, record keeping and time management skills
A proactive attitude to get the best out of yourself and your team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work within our friendly and welcoming team
Ability to work flexible hours as and when required to process precious patient samples
Desirable criteria
Previous experience in stromal cell biology or iPSc-derived cell lines
Experience with immunostaining or protein/cytokine detection assays
Hands-on experience with fluorescence-based cell sorting equipment
6. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job ID : 046405
Grade and Salary : £38,826 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Post Date : 16-May-2022
Close Date : 15-Jun-2022
Contact Person : Hannah Mischo Contact Details : Hannah.Mischo@kcl.ac.uk
Department : Department of Infectious Diseases
Job description
Our enthusiastic and collaborative team analyses how gene expression and RNA fate are controlled through the regulation of transcription termination during host-virus interactions.
Viruses employ various strategies to avoid host cell defence-mechanisms and coax host cells into virus particle production. In doing so viruses must strike a careful balance to keep host cells alive until enough viral progeny has been created. During cellular influenza A infection, host transcription termination is inhibited, preventing translation of newly transcribed host-defence RNA.
We now seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop an innovative research project that will uncover how host cells react and counteract influenza A-mediated inhibition of transcription termination, and ensure cellular survival in the absence of newly generated translatable RNA.
You will combine system-biological and candidate approaches using multidisciplinary methods from genetics, transcriptomics, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology (see for example Mischo et al. Molecular Cell, 2018). You will be encouraged to use your own initiative and to work in collaboration with others in the team to develop a comprehensive picture of how RNA homeiostasis is maintained and RNA-polymerases are chromatin-released and recycled during viral attack in influenza A infected cells.
The successful candidate will have obtained a PhD in a biological science such as RNA, molecular or cellular biology, molecular virology or immunology. Having experience with RNA or protein biology, transcriptomics or bioinformatics are desirable. This project will also allow the successful candidate to apply for competitive postdoctoral fellowships. As we are a collaborative team, options for part-time working can be discussed.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 18 months
This is a full-time post 100% full time equivalent, but part-time options can be discussed.
Key responsibilities
1. To perform and further develop a research project aiming to understand how host cells react to virally induced transcription termination inhibition in influenza A infected cells using transcriptomics, molecular biology and reverse viral genetics.
2. To work semi-independently to design and control experiments for above project.
3. To maintain accurate records of performed experiments and conclusions in line with the team’s standards.
4. To prepare and deliver presentations about relevant research findings within the team and within and outside the department.
5. To interact with the team leader and other lab members, fostering a positive working environment.
6. To develop knowledge of the literature in the subject area.
7. Drafting publications arising from this work.
8. To handle equipment safely and considerate, report safety issues instantaneously and assist with general laboratory upkeep as shared by all members of the Team.
9. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
10. Any other duties that may be required consistent with the nature and grade of the post.
General
• Become familiar with the use and maintenance of specialised laboratory equipment
• Initiate laboratory procedures to ensure smooth running of experimental work and with others to ensure that housekeeping tasks are performed on a regular basis
• Initiate purchase of consumable items and minor equipment within budgetary limits
• Work in a flexible but organised manner to meet objectives/deadlines
• Work and communicate effectively with other members of the Team, Unit and external collaborators
• Prepare reports of results for oral or written presentations at internal and external meetings and for publication in scientific journals or patents
• To work independently on a defined project and to consult when appropriate
• To contribute to the supervision and training of junior staff.
• positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the College Equal Opportunities Policy
• help to maintain a safe working environment by:
- attending training in basic and specialist health and safety requirements as necessary, both on appointment and as changes in duties and techniques demand.
- following local codes of safe working practices and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by their head of unit/department.
This job description is a reflection of the present position and is subject to review and alteration in detail and emphasis in the light of future changes or development.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Candidates must possess a PhD in a subject relevant to our lab’s research.
Essential criteria
1. PhD awarded in biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology, mass spectrometry or protein biophysics, bioinformatics, virology, immunology or PhD in above subjects near completion.
2. Strong publication record, as demonstrated by first author publication(s) in peer reviewed journals.
3. Scientific integrity.
4. Proven ability to design, implement and analyse experiments
5. Proven ability to communicate research findings at academic conferences.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Good citizen within the department.
8. Experienced in molecular biology, specifically DNA manipulation, plasmid design, construction, validation, and preparation.
9. Basic Bioinformatic ability, sound computer and data-handling skills.
10. Interest in developing own research programme.
Desirable criteria
11. Knowledge of transcription termination literature and/or influenza A literature
12. Training in RNA sequencing techniques, library preparation
13. Experience with mass spectrometry or protein cross-linking techniques.
14. Experience with designing CIRSPR.
Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
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