英国埃克塞特大学2022年招聘博士后（生物医学实验研究）

英国埃克塞特大学2022年招聘博士后（生物医学实验研究）

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University Of Exeter

Description

Job details

Job reference

P84170

Date posted

09/09/2022

Application closing date

02/10/2022

Location

Exeter

Salary

The starting salary will be from £37,474 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contractual hours

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Basis

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Job category/type

Research

Attachments

P84170 Job Description.pdf

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job description

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This full-time, Wellcome Trust funded role is available from 1 October 2022 (or as soon as possible thereafter) on a fixed term basis until 1 October 2026.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the work of Dr. Rhys Farrer.

The successful applicant will have proven experimental skills in microscopy, tissue culture, molecular biology, and, to carry out biomedical laboratory research. The post will require developing new approaches and pipelines, tissue culture, animal work, and molecular biology techniques. Capacity to handle and work with mice is essential, and previous experience is desired (but not essential, as training will be provided).

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in a relevant field of study (e.g., microbiology, cell biology, genetics) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will have expertise in routine wet-lab/molecular lab techniques, including microscopy, tissue culture, molecular biology and nucleic acid extractions.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr. Rhys Farrer, e-mail r.farrer@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727594.

The closing date for completed applications is 2nd October 2022.