Research Fellow

To become an active member in the Natural Drug Discovery Group, School of Pharmacy, QUB, and engage in interdisciplinary studies of bioactive peptides using biochemistry and cell biology approaches with a focus on two main areas: (i) isolation, identification and synthesis of novel venom-derived bioactive peptides and (ii) testing their biological activities and stability using a range of bioassays including antimicrobial assays, vascular smooth muscle contraction assays, and anticancer assays.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Have, or be about to obtain*, a PhD in a molecular-based life science discipline (*must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment).
• Relevant research experience to include:

• • Experience of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, solid phase peptide synthesis, antimicrobial study and vascular smooth muscle contraction assays.

• Publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstration of ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.
• Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

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 post is available for 12 months. 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.

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