Research Fellow - University of Warwick, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

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Full-time, Fixed Term Contract until 10 September 2024


A Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Prof Stephen Royle in the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology, Division of Biomedical Sciences at Warwick Medical School.


The aim of this project, funded by BBSRC, is to understand the function of intracellular nanovesicles (INVs) in membrane traffic (Larocque et al., J Cell Biol 2020; Larocque et al.

J Cell Biol We do cutting edge cell biology and use imaging (light and electron microscopy), biochemistry, and gene editing to understand molecular mechanisms in human cells.


You will have a good honours degree and have (or expect shortly to have) a relevant PhD, plus experience in molecular cell biology, strong scientific interest and motivation.

Evidence of scientific productivity (papers or preprints) is required, as is good knowledge of the lab's work on membrane trafficking.

This is a short-term contract with the possibility of extension.

It is a chance to join an exciting project with several manuscripts close to publication and an opportunity to contribute straight away.


If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure (£32,411).

Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£33,348).


Interview date:

TBC

JOB PURPOSE


This post is in the laboratory of Prof Stephen Royle in the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology Division of Biomedical Sciences at Warwick Medical School.

The lab focusses on cell biology at the molecular level with projects on cell division, membrane traffic, cell migration and cancer.


The aim of this project, funded by BBSRC, is to understand the how intracellular nanovesicles (INVs) are formed and transported in human cells as well as what cargo is transported in INVs.

The lab uses imaging (light and electron microscopy), biochemistry/proteomics, and gene editing to understand molecular mechanisms in human cells.

We are a leading cell biology lab and offer a supportive environment to help you reach the next stage of your career.

The research environment is outstanding and Warwick is one of the best universities in the UK.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Scholarship

  • Maintain a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
  • Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
  • Meticulous record keeping, accurate conduct and reporting of experimental setup and data. Adherence to lab standards for archiving, analysis and reporting.
  • Write up research work for publication.
  • Contribute to the preparation of papers for publication.
  • Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
  • Continually update own knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.

Teaching and Learning Support

  • Opportunities to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department.
  • Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.
  • May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.

Administration and Other Activities

  • May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
  • Work within budget constraints.


The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job.

The post-holder will be required to be flexible in their duties.

For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.

For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.


Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.

Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential.

We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.


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