Queen’s University Belfast

Queen's Sport is part of the Student and Campus Experience Directorate which is dedicated to enhancing, enriching and exceeding the student experience at Queen's University. Queen's Sport's central role is to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, staff and wider community across a total of five indoor and outdoor sport facilities. Our staff are key to the success of delivering a world class service and experience to all our customers. Therefore we are looking to recruit a committed and motivated person who will support and deliver not only a world class experience to all customers, but thrive to providing a welcoming, efficient and friendly service. The postholder will be required to work as part of a flexible team, cleaning allocated internal and external areas of responsibility to the required University standard using appropriate cleaning techniques, equipment and materials for each task, following agreed training procedures and policies. Posts can arise on a temporary and permanent basis. Where required to work a shift basis over 7 days, shift allowance of 15% will be paid. About The Person The successful candidate must have recent relevant cleaning experience, the ability to clean to a high standard, an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and the ability to understand and comply with instructions given in the medium of English. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Also females are currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

About the job: We are seeking a Research Fellow t o lead the computational chemistry aspects of a BBSRC-funded collaborative project 'Unlocking GPCR Signalling Bias: A Multiscale Approach to GPR84 and Beyond'. The role-holder will work closely with medicinal chemists at University of Oxford and pharmacologists at University of Glasgow, applying virtual screening, machine learning, AI-driven generative chemistry, pharmacophore modelling, and molecular dynamics simulations to design novel GPR84 ligands with predictable signalling bias profiles. About The Person The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold or be about to obtain* (must be obtained* within 3 months of start date in post) PhD in computational chemistry, computational biology, structural biology, biophysics, pharmacology or related discipline. Significant experience in virtual screening and molecular docking. Experience with machine learning/AI approaches in drug discovery. Familiarity with generative chemistry platforms. Experience with pharmacophore modelling. Experience with molecular dynamics simulations. Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash). Experience with HPC environments Knowledge of GPCR structure, function, and signalling pathways. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

We are seeking a team-player who is passionate about innovative technology to play a major role in the leadership, management and expansion of applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer in Tooling. For this post "Tooling" refers to the Assembly & Fixture tooling, Tooling for advanced composite and polymer component processing, Additive Tooling technology and may include cutting tool developments. You will lead and develop a team of engineers, scientists and technicians in the strategic direction and delivery of multiple concurrent Tooling projects across AMIC. Tooling projects will cover managing diverse range of tool manufacturing processes and validation methodologies. You will work in collaboration with different AMIC technology areas, technology providers, national technology centres, academia and industry to deliver key projects, develop regional and international links, and secure partnerships and funding. About the post Essential Criteria: Honours Degree, or equivalent, in related engineering discipline or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role. Substantial relevant experience managing multifaceted industrial-focused tooling research & development projects on time and within budget. Expert proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g. CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Mastercam) and tooling simulation software for composites with demonstrated ability to integrate digital technologies into tooling design workflows. Evidence of in-depth expertise in tooling design and validation across multiple manufacturing processes (e.g. (e.g. Assembly and fixture tooling across multiple sectors, hard and soft tooling for processes such as RTM, Autoclave Cure and press moulding for composites and injection moulding and rotational moulding for wider polymers, modular tooling systems, rapid tooling, additive manufactured tooling, etc), including correlation between tooling design, process requirements and component performance. Demonstrable experience leading tooling design development, optimisation and implementation across multiple concurrent projects, with evidence of effective technical outcomes through major project delivery, reports, publications, patents or product designs. Strong experience of collaborative working, team leadership and project leadership, including management of cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex composite manufacturing outcomes. Experience of building networks of industrial and research stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and internationally, with proven ability to secure substantial business partnerships or funding to support composite research activities. Applied knowledge of safety, risk, and regulatory compliance in tooling design and manufacturing environments. Proven ability to work strategically with tooling vendors and cross-functional teams to develop capabilities that meet quality, performance, and delivery standards. Ability to communicate complex technical information to range of audiences through effective written reports and presentations, adjusting approach to meet audience needs. Strong problem-solving skills in a complex industrial environment, with evidence of developing innovative solutions to challenging composite manufacturing problems. Flexibility to work outside of standard working times and undertake national or international travel may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and needs of stakeholders. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This is a fixed term post for 3 years. 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.