Research Fellow (104162 - 0721)

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Warwick, ENGLAND
Deadline: 09 Aug 2021

Vacancy Type/Job category
Research Only
Department
Chemistry
Salary
£ 30,942 – £ 36,914 per annum
Location
University of Warwick - Coventry
Vacancy Overview
Fixed Term Contract - 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, for up to 38 months.
36.5 hours per week
A post-doctoral research position, funded by the Leverhulme Trust and BBSRC, is available in the group of Prof. Claudia Blindauer.
The project - “A "speciomic" toolkit to investigate fatty acid-mediated changes in plasma zinc speciation and their physiological effects” is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between Dr. Alan Stewart (Medical School, St. Andrews), Profs. Zezzi-Arruda and Ramos (Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas) and Prof Blindauer (Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick), funded jointly by the BBSRC and FAPESP. The project will involve the development and application of metalloproteomics approaches to study the distribution and effects of zinc in biological systems.
The Warwick-based PDRA will work with mammalian cell culture (primary endothelial cells). We will study zinc uptake and distribution, as well as downstream effects of fatty-acid-mediated alterations in zinc uptake on insulin signalling.
Candidates must (or soon will) have completed a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biological Chemistry or a related discipline. Experience with mammalian cell culture and signalling cascades would be highly advantageous, and familiarity with metal ions in biological systems and separation science (chromatography and electrophoresis) would be highly desirable. Candidates with experience with one or more of the areas mentioned above will be preferred. A proven ability for effective research in all its facets (including practical work, planning, time management, communication, scientific writing), as demonstrated by an appropriate publication record, is essential.
The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a research team, and will be able and willing to support the supervision of junior researchers. They will also prepare manuscripts, reports, and present research outcomes at national and international conferences.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Claudia Blindauer ([email protected])
Information about the Blindauer group can be found at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/chemistry/research/blindauer/blindauergroup/
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure (£30,046). Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure (£30,942).
What we offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services.
We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information visit our Rewards and Benefits webpage -
warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/workinghere/reward
We also have an excellent relocation package; to assess whether you may be entitled, please see details on the following page
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/vacancies/relocation/.
Athena SWAN Silver Award
We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities.
Interview Date - TBC
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Be a member of a multi-disciplinary research team, taking responsibility for carrying out research in the areas of metalloproteomics, including mammalian cell culture, separation science, and trace elemental analysis. This work will take place in the group of Prof. Blindauer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Establish mammalian cell culture approaches to study zinc uptake and intracellular distribution
2. Use state-of-the art trace elemental analysis (ICP-MS) to quantify metal contents in cells and sub-cellular fractions
3. To assist in the supervision of research students in the group, and the day-to-day running of the research laboratory including installation and maintenance of equipment and housekeeping
4. Play an active role in the research group, participating in all group meetings, seminars, and other activities
5. Engage in managing collaborations with internal and external research groups
6. Take responsibility for the maintenance and training of personnel for specialised items of equipment
7. Actively engage in timely preparation of manuscripts
8. To present results in verbal, written and poster formats within the department, to project partners, and at conferences
9. Engage in outreach activities
10. To act with professionalism at all times and show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the University's value of dignity at work; they are also expected to work collegially and to support all the teams with which they have contact in achieving the University's objectives
11. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training

Person Specification

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.


Essential Criteria 1
PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biological Chemistry or a related discipline (a)
Essential Criteria 2
Proven expertise in either of: mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, protein science (a) (c) (d)
Essential Criteria 3
Interest in Biological Inorganic Chemistry research and willingness to learn new techniques (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 4
Willingness and ability to assist in the supervision of less experienced workers (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 5
Ability to organise and analyse data, and plan an effective programme of research through consideration of current literature and the requirements of the project (a) (c) (d)
Essential Criteria 6
Ability to keep up to date with new developments in Biological Inorganic Chemistry (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 7
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary research team (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 8
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (c) (d)
Essential Criteria 9
Ability to initiate, plan, implement and deliver programmes of research work to defined deadlines (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 10
Ability to present results of research to a wide variety of audiences through verbal and on-paper presentations (a) (c) (d)
Essential Criteria 11
Ability to inspire and enthuse undergraduate and postgraduate research students (c) (d)
Essential Criteria 12
Excellent writing skills and a track record of publishing research results (a) (c)
Essential Criteria 13
An ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, and with colleagues outside the University to promote collegiality. (a) (c)
Desirable Criteria 1
Excellent research profile in a field related to the project (a)
Desirable Criteria 2
Experience in protein chromatography (a) (c) (d)
Desirable Criteria 3
Experience in use of ICP-MS (a) (c) (d)
Desirable Criteria 4
Experience in proteomics (a) (c) (d)
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Closing Date
9 Aug 2021

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