Salary range: £36,024 - £44,263
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (36 months)
Closing date: 22 August 2024
The EEE department at the University of Strathclyde, joint partner in a cross-institutional multidisciplinary collaboration funded by an EPSRC Programme Grant, seeks to appoint a Research Associate to assist in a 36 month research project with option to extend the post at the end of this period with a part-time role. The candidate will contribute to the development of a miniaturised platform to model several aspects of the bone marrow in vitro using microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip technologies, so that the effects of ageing and drugs on the bone marrow can be better understood and new therapies for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders can be developed.
As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in microfluidics, microfabrication, cell culture and cell handling on a chip, as well as a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
For informal enquiries, please contact Michele Zagnoni michele.zagnoni@strath.ac.uk