[RASMB] Postdoc vacancy at the NCMH

Tue May 8 08:29:58 PDT 2012

Dear all : Please find below details of a 1 year PDRA opportunity in the NCMH (UK National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics).  Although the position is for 1 year we are hoping it will lead into a Laboratory Manager position.  Please contact either Dr. Gary Adams or myself if you are interested.  [Dave Scott, Gary, Arthur Rowe and myself will also be posting details soon about the 25th anniversary of the NCMH meeting of the British Biophysical Society to be held on 13th September].

Best wishes

Steve Harding

Job Title:    Research Associate/Fellow
National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics/ School of Nursing, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham

Salary: £24,520- £33,884 per annum, depending on skills and experience (£27,578 per annum minimum with relevant PhD)
Job Family and Level: Research & Teaching level 4 career training grade / level 4
Contract Status:   Fixed-term contract until 31 July 2013
Hours: Full-Time

Responsible to:  Dr Gary Adams
Location: National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics (NCMH) Laboratories, Sutton Bonington Campus, LE12 5RD
Job Outline:
To work in a team of multidisciplinary scientists on a research project directed towards the biomolecular and biophysical characterisation of protein-based molecules.
Responsibilities:
• Using the latest analytical ultracentrifugation techniques, examine the biophysical characteristics of protein-based molecules.
• Take responsibility for accurately recording experimental data.
• Performing in depth analysis of experimental data. This will include graphical / statistical analysis using appropriate software (Microsoft Excel/ etc.)
• Preparing data for publication, assisting with publication preparation
• Liasion with the other researchers working on this and other related projects.
• Contributing to the generation of experimental data for research manuscripts as well as assisting with the preparation and writing of such manuscripts
• Assisting with the preparation of grant applications
• To attend and present research findings at research group
• Attending group research meetings and producing written reports as required
• Acting as bench supervisor for students as appropriate (PhD, MSc)
• Assisting with the induction, training and supervision of PhD students
• Assisting with the preparation of research reports
• Following the approved School safety procedures for safe working in laboratories
• Other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the person appointed.
• To perform any duties appropriate to a Research Associate/Fellow

Person Specification:
Qualifications/ Education • PhD (or be near completion of) and postdoctoral experience in biophysical biochemistry (or equivalent)
Skills/Training
 • Experience in investigating the biomolecular and biophysical properties of proteins.  • Expertise in analytical centrifugation, SEC-MALLS and viscometry.
Experience
 • Experience and a proven track record of high quality research in a similar environment
Personal Attributes • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Other • Flexible approach to new methods in research.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Gary Adams, Tel: 0115 8230901, email: Gary.adams at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:Gary.adams at nottingham.ac.uk>

  or Professor Steve Harding email: Steve.harding at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:Steve.harding at nottingham.ac.uk>

All applications must be submitted using the online website:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/MED1063

Due to the requirements of the UK Border and Immigration Agency, applicants who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals.  Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals whose employment will require permission to work subject to a resident labour market test may only be considered if there are no suitable UK or EEA national candidates for the post.  Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.
Please quote ref. MED/1063

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Stephen E. Harding DSc Oxon, National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK. Tel: +44(0) 115 951 6148 (fax 6142); Mob: +44(0) 78110 90635; http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Biosciences/People/steve.harding; http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ncmh (this year is 25th anniversary<http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ncmh/25th-anniversary/index.html>!)
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