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Research Fellow for the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine

Employer
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary
£33,797 - £40,322 per annum.
Closing date
19 Jul 2021

Application closing date 19/07/2021
Salary £33,797 - £40,322 per annum.
Job category/type Research

Job description

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow who will join a Vascular Biology research group within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine working on a project funded by Heart Research. The project will involve using cellular and molecular biological approaches to characterise endothelial cell heterogeneity in order to develop novel therapies aimed at preventing graft failure in coronary artery bypass surgery. This research programme involves close collaboration with clinical colleagues.

This post is an 18 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate must have:

  • Have or about to obtain a PhD in vascular biology, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related area.
  • At least 3-years recent research experience in cell or molecular biology using appropriate model systems. Recent extensive hands-on experience in molecular cell biology techniques including at least two of the following:
  1. Isolation or culture of mammalian cells
  2. Genetic modification of cells
  3. Appropriate in vitro functional assays
  4. Appropriate in vivo models
  • Experience teaching/supervising /mentoring postgraduate/ undergraduate/school students and visiting researchers in the laboratory.

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 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

For further information and details on the University’s Staff Networks please click here.

Candidate Information

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Guilherme Costa on g.costa@qub.ac.uk   

Attractive Reward Package
Further Information for International Applicants

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