Research FellowUniversity

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Fixed-term contract up to April 2029

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of  activities within a funded MRC New Investigator Research Grant on ‘Targeting lysine metabolism for treatment of epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex’.

Summary of Role

Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids/fellowships

Operate within area of specialism (neurobiology, stem cell biology, and/or metabolism/biochemistry)

Analyse and interpret research findings and results

Contribute to generating funding

Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Collect data and perform experiments within the specific funded MRC grant

Contribute to lab management and upkeep

Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research

Contribute to writing bids for research funding/fellowships

Analyse and interpret data

Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding

Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc

Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline

Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods

Undertake management/administration arising from research

Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration

Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader

Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation and literature reviews

Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters

Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines

Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff

Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures

Other relevant criteria from our  equality and diversity duties document.

Person Specification

A PhD relevant to the research area (neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry and molecular biology), or equivalent PhD level qualifications.

Experience in stem cell research and/or neurobiology research

Knowledge and/or experience in metabolism, biochemistry, and energetics

High level analytical capability

Ability to communicate complex information clearly

Fluency in cellular models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones

Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively

Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes

Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project

Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity knowledge, skills and experience document.

Informal enquiries to Dr Felix Chan, email: [email protected]

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment

We value diversity & inclusion at the University of Birmingham & welcome applications from all sections of the community & are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working

£36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822