Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University of Southampton

Job description

Clinical and Experimental Sciences Location: Southampton General Hospital
Salary: £34,980 to £42,978 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months
Closing Date: Wednesday 05 June 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2745524FCA postdoctoral scientist position is available in Prof Michael Ardern-Jones’ group in Skin Research, Clinical & Experimental Sciences (CES), Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton (UoS). The group is studying the impact of environmental factors on skin related inflammation using multiomic approaches (epigenetics, proteomics and RNA-Seq). This is part of a collaboration with Assoc Prof Andres Vallejo Pulido, Systems Biology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.Prof M Ardern-Jones group studies atopic eczema and in particular the role of the microbiome and influence of allergen on the origin of skin inflammation using in vivo and in vitro skin research models.The post will be full-time for 24 months or part-time pro-rata, funded by industrial sponsors, awarded to Prof M Ardern-Jones.Candidates must hold or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. A strong background in molecular biology is ideal but not critical. The project will require laboratory tissue handling including skin cell culture, but the techniques employed are already in use in our lab and can be taught. A unique aspect of this post is that the successful applicant will be provided full training and support to develop their skills in bioinformatic analysis with a particular focus on epigenetic analysis including ATAC-seq. This component will be led by Assoc Prof Andres Vallejo Pulido, who also teaches on Cold Spring Harbour Bioinformatics courses.Therefore, we especially welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates with some prior experience of a molecular laboratory, but with a keen interest and willingness to learn advanced bioinformatics.We offer an exciting and stimulation work environment with local and international scientific collaborations. The skin research group in CES and the Southampton. The position will be based in the Wellcome Trust laboratory.Besides a great research environment, Southampton and its surrounding provide a beautiful place to live.More information on the group: ; ;Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and can be made to Prof M Ardern-Jones (email: ) – Potential interview dates: June 2024.The University is committed to equality for all:*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.Application ProcedureThe application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email . Quote the advert reference on all correspondence.Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

Expected salary

£34980 – 42978 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 31 May 2024 02:34:27 GMT

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