The School of Pharmacy is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow (cell / molecular biologist). The successful candidate will be an active member of the Coulter research group, with the goal of conducting hypothesis-driven research and developing as an outstanding research scientist, while placing an emphasis on personal and scientific integrity. This position will involve establishing a novel implantable medical device for use in combination with radiotherapy. This multi-disciplinary project, funded by Prostate Cancer UK, spans the fields of pharmaceutical engineering, radiobiology and medical device development, with the successful candidate responsible for assessing in vitro and in vivo biological efficacy.
The successful candidate must have/be:
- A PhD, Have or be about to obtain their PhD in radiation biology, cancer biology, pharmaceutical sciences or biomedical sciences
- 3 years recent relevant experience in standard radiobiological assays (e.g. clonogenic assays, DNA damage assays, micro-nuclei assays).
- Relevant experience in assessing in vitro biocompatibility and efficacy.
- Competent with standard microscopy and analytical techniques e.g. ICC, IHC, ICP-MS, flow cytometry (not exclusive).
- Competent in the design and successful execution of small animal in vivo studies.
- Previous experience working with nanoparticles.
- Experience in preparation, often in consultation with supervisor, of material for IP protection, publication and presentations at national/international conferences.
Informal enquires may be directed to Niall Byrne - [email protected]
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
Closing date: Thursday 7 October 2021
Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 20 October 2021
Please click Apply or visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs for further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, the School of Pharmacy and our attractive reward package.
Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ and Members of the Protestant Community are also currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi
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