Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioanalysis – INTERNAL ONLY

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioanalysis – INTERNAL ONLY

Company

King’s College London

Job description

About usKing’s College London is one of the highest-ranking Universities in the UK and the World. You will be part of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science which is organised into four Departments that work together in toxicology and forensic science, the discovery of novel medicines & new formulations that can be evaluated in the clinic and providing a better understanding of how to optimise the use of existing medicines by patients and healthcare professionals.You will join a collaborative group (Dr Vincenzo Abbate and Prof David Cowan) within the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and work closely with our colleagues at MHRA.About the roleTHIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLYWe seek an experienced postdoctoral research associate in Bioanalysis (LC-MS/MS) in the Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences to develop, optimise and validate sensitive LC-MS/MS methods for the analysis of drugs and metabolites in human breastmilk. The candidate will work closely with colleagues at the MHRA to inform bioanalytical data and aid the MHRA to improve their PBPK modelling systems.The candidate will perform sample extraction, and bioanalysis in breastmilk to determine several parameters including the extent of protein-drug binding and partitioning into breastmilk.The candidate will join a vibrant group of researchers within the research group of King’s Forensics under the Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences within the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is expected that the results generated from the project will be published in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at national or international meetings in the form of oral or poster presentations and further grant applications. The candidate will report to Dr Vincenzo Abbate as line manager and is expected to integrate into Dr Abbate’s multidisciplinary research group. The candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise postgraduate taught and research students as part of their research projects. It is expected that the candidate will assist with future grant preparation as well as drafting scientific manuscripts. Since this is a collaborative project with King’s College London and the MHRA, the candidate will liaise with the PI, Co-PIs and collaborators to design experiments and to disseminate results.This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term until 31 May 2025.About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteriaPhD in Analytical Sciences/ChemistryExperience in analytical chemistry, specifically using sensitive LC-MS/MS equipmentExperience in developing and validating LC-MS/MS assays in biological matricesTrack record of publications in peer-reviewed, scientific journalsExperience of supervision of postgraduate research and taught studentsDesirable criteria * Experience in drafting grant applications

• Track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals

Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further informationThis post is subject to Occupational Health clearances.We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ ‘ pages.We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Expected salary

£43205 per year

Location

Strand, Central London

Job date

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:52:15 GMT

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