Skip to main content

This job has expired

Research Fellow, School of Pharmacy

Employer
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary
£35,333 - £36,386 per annum
Closing date
30 Jan 2023

View more

Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Job Type
Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
Contract Type
Permanent, Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Description:

The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow.

The Postholder will be an active member within the research group of Prof Gerd Wagner in the School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast. The Research Fellow will develop drug-like small molecules that can serve as antimicrobial resistance breakers and diagnostic tools for multi-drug resistant infections. They will also contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications and have a senior role in the day-to-day running of the research laboratory, including the co-supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students, and the implementation of appropriate health & safety protocols.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

  • 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or a related subject.
  • Obtained or about to obtain a PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or a related subject.
  • At least 3 years’ recent and relevant experience in laboratory-based chemistry / chemical biology research.
  • Experience in chemical synthesis of small molecules, including relevant analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, HPLC) and/or application of protein mass spectrometry for inhibitor discovery.
  • Evidence of publication(s) in journals and/or books commensurate with career stage.
  • Experience in research project supervision.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.

This is a fixed term post, available 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. 

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

  • Great terms & conditions
  • Pension schemes
  • Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working                              
  • Family-friendly initiatives
  • Career development opportunities
  • Support for health & mental wellbeing
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversitywww.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.  

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Ben Collins at Ben.Collins@qub.ac.uk .

Candidate Information
Attractive reward package
About the School
Further information for international applicants

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert