Research Fellow - Coventry, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

University of Warwick
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Location
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***University of Warwick Campus, Coventry


Department
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***School of Life Sciences


Position Type
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***Full Time, Fixed Term


Duration
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***1-year fixed-term contract.


Salary
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***Up to £44,263 circa applicable to your knowledge skills and experience.


About the Role
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Funding for up to 12 months and flexible start date.

  • L_iposomalmediated drug delivery in Drosophila._

What scientific question will you investigate? Outline of the project aims**:

A Research Fellow position is available working on a project to develop a novel system for drug delivery in the fruit-fly, _Drosophila melanogaster_, using lipid nanoparticles or liposomes.

The project is highly interdisciplinary and will aim to further develop methodologies for enhancing drug bioavailability in _Drosophila._


About the research group:

We are located within the vibrant research community on Gibbet Hill Campus alongside Warwick Medical School (WMS). SLS offers a world-class, multidisciplinary research environment with a large and thriving community of internationally renowned researchers.


Research strengths within SLS cover a broad portfolio of cell and developmental biology, supported by cutting-edge computational and experimental facilities, including genomics, proteomics, biomedical services, and imaging.

SLS also delivers excellent quality teaching using a blend of traditional and innovative teaching methods.


Research Fellows within SLS are actively encouraged and supported to develop their broader academic profile by contributing to teaching at all levels through small group tutorials, practical sessions, and lectures.


About You
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If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 within the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure, unless exceptional experience applies to warrant a higher salary.


We are looking for someone with expertise in the molecular, cell or developmental biology of _Drosophila._ Previous experience working with lipid nanoparticles is also essential.

You should also have a good working knowledge of general molecular biology techniques (for example, qPCR, western blotting) and imaging of _Drosophila _cells or tissues.

Experience of working on an interdisciplinary scientific project is desirable, strong scientific interest and ability to work autonomously are essential.


Right to work in the UK:

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK points-based immigration system please click on this link which contains further information about obtaining right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.


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.

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.


About the Department
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About the University
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***Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress.

Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.


  • QS World University Rankings 2024
**Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply
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***Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

The interviews will be held on: TBC.


What we Offer
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***We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
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***Warwick is committed to bui
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