Postdoctoral Scientist

Full Time
Fixed term for 24 months

The School of Medicine, University of Dundee has a full-time opening for a Postdoctoral Scientist to develop, optimise and validate rapid mass spectrometry-based strategies and techniques for the diagnosis and prognosis of aortopathy. Aortopathy represents a group of disorders characterized by aneurysms and dilation of the aorta. Aortic aneurysm is a silent killer because symptoms are rare, but it can lead to catastrophic rupture or dissection. Aortic dissection and rupture kill more people in the UK than road traffic accidents.

The University of Dundee enjoys an international reputation for excellence that attracts top-class students and academics from across the world – with over 140 countries represented i! n the Uni versity community. You will be based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.

Your priorities will include:

• Develop novel and rapid workflows for sample processing prior to mass spectrometry analysis;
• Design and perform biomarker compound synthesis;
• Carry out LC-MS bioanalysis method development and validation;
• Identify and characterise novel biomarkers related to aortopathy;
• Prepare study reports and publication.

Who we’re looking for:

• PhD degree and postdoctoral experience in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and related field.
• LC-MS skill, knowledge, and experience for small or large molecules are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate should be a good team player with an ability to coordinate the work of the group as a whole.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

The calibre of research at Dundee is high, with 95 per cent of staff working in areas of national or international excellence. Dundee benefits from a developed network of inter-disciplinary researchers collaborating across various Schools across our community.

The University of Dundee is a signatory of the Researcher Development Concordat and is committed to enhancing the research environment and culture. Engagement and support of activities which ass! ist the r esearcher development agenda at the University is therefore essential.

Find out more about 'Working for the University of Dundee'

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich her! itage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.