Research Associate: Immune Response to Medical - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:
£33,966 - £44,263 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 11 February 2024

The role


This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in a collaborative project combining the clinical expertise in The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust with the scientific expertise of Newcastle University.

This project is research into understanding the biological and material causes of medical implant failure. This project has been funded by The Newcastle Hospitals Charity.


Though this position will primarily involve immunology research you will be required to work across and collaborate with various scientific disciplines, including material sciences, genetics and microbiology.

This post is full time, fixed term for a period of 18 months


Find out more about our Research Institutes here:

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.

These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities
Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
Contribute to the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute
May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications
Experience in cell culture techniques
Experience in gene expression analysis techniques
Detailed knowledge in human immune pathways
High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
Experience in processing and use of human clinical samples
Experience in protein analysis
Research background in both immunology and mechanical engineering (Desirable)
Experience in collaborating with clinical-based researchers (Desirable)
Experience in use of statistical software, including R, and a willingness to learn (Desirable)
Experience in the experimental modelling of immune responses to biomaterials (Desirable)
Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications (Desirable)

Attributes and Behaviour
Able to work independently, with guidance of supervisor
Able to work in a team
Good communication
Able to supervise students and technicians


Qualifications:

Biomedical Sciences/ Biology first degree
PhD in immunology or mechanical engineering

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