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Offer: Research Fellow:Job description:Job location: Belfast Duration: 12 Months Fixed-term Hours: Full-time income: £34,304 per annum The School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will be located in the McVeigh and Atkinson laboratories in the School of Biological Sciences, funded by an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard grant. The Project will focus on the discovery and profiling of extracellular RNAs in parasitic nematode infections. Candidate will lead a programme of research aimed at developing new knowledge of extracellular RNAs secreted by Strongyloides parasites in animal hosts, with a view to discovery of new diagnostic biomarkers and/or parasite control options. The prosperous candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter (or application form) should clearly demonstrate you have: » Degree in Biological Sciences or a related subject area » Have or be about to obtain/submit a PhD in Molecular Parasitology or related subject area » At least 3 years significant research practice in helminth parasitology research » Demonstrable evidence of research practice in: - Molecular parasitology - RNA-Seq data analysis - Bioinformatics of parasite genomes/transcriptome » Hold a current Home Office Personal License, and have demonstrable practice in maintaining Strongyloides parasite infections in rodents » Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in molecular parasitology and of significant research methods and techniques (e.g. PCR, qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, bioinformatics, parasite recovery/maintenance/culture). Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availcapability of funding. Key Dates Closing Date: 30/05/2022 Anticipated Interview Date: 15/06/2022 more information Informal enquiries may be directed to: Duncan Wells - duncan.wells@qub.ac.uk Information about the School can be found at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofBiologicalSciences/ At Queen's our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development. more information on our attractive package can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-compensate-and-benef its/ Queen'sUniversity is committed topromoting equality of opportunityto all.We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. We alsosubscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan.For more information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusionpleasevisit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi/ and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/ For more information about the function including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply. Skills:
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