Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist
About The Position
A vacancy exists for a Senior Research Scientist position for 36 months, working on an innovative NERC-funded project to develop an immunomagnetic separation (IMS) tool for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in water. The appointed person will be based at the Moredun Research Institute working with scientists in the protozoology group and the Moredun Proteomics Facility. They will also have close working relationships with the grant Co-Investigator at the University of Strathclyde, and project partners including the water industry and international collaborators. The post requires a very experienced, highly motivated and self-driven person that can deliver this ambitious project in a specific time frame. The project involves: working with infective stages of T. gondii (oocysts) proteomic analysis of oocyst wall proteins optimisation of IMS detection methods that allow the detection of parasites in water standard molecular biology and immunology techniques including PCR and ELISA conducting in vivo experiments This position offers excellent opportunities for career development and skills training.
Requirements
- PhD in Parasitology or a related scientific discipline
- Established research profile with peer-reviewed publications
- Knowledge of Toxoplasma gondii and protozoan parasite detection
- Experience of molecular biology and immunology techniques (PCR, ELISA)
- Proven ability to lead research projects
Nice To Haves
- highly motivated and self-driven person that can deliver this ambitious project in a specific time frame
Responsibilities
- working with infective stages of T. gondii (oocysts)
- proteomic analysis of oocyst wall proteins
- optimisation of IMS detection methods that allow the detection of parasites in water
- standard molecular biology and immunology techniques including PCR and ELISA
- conducting in vivo experiments
- manage stakeholder collaborations
- grant writing
- environmental sample analysis
Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme – employee contribution minimum 3%. Moredun will contribute up to a maximum of 15%.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
- Flexi-time system
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 7 days public holidays and a privilege day
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers
- On site café
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
