Post Doctoral Research Assistant/Fellow

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Developing a Novel Sensor Platform for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis. An exciting opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team engaged in high impact research in early-stage cancer detection. Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a friendly, creative and inspiring place to study and covers the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computing, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience. The School hosts the Marine Building, home to the world-class Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, amongst many other facilities. The School is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused upon the creation of knowledge and innovative solutions that have a positive impact upon society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. We are looking for a positive individual with knowledge of nanoscale devices and an interest in developing new biomedical technologies; someone who can work and think independently and who will interact effectively with colleagues and collaborators. You will: be responsible for the fabrication of biosensor devices, functionalisation for biomarker detection and evaluation of biosensor performance. communicate effectively with members of the research teams and other colleagues. build new links within the Early Detection and Diagnostics community. publish research outputs in high quality academic publications, present at national and international academic conferences, and engage in public engagement activities. You will have a PhD in Physics or a related area and be keen to work within an inter-disciplinary team encompassing the fields of applied physics, electronic engineering, machine learning, biomedical science and clinical medicine. It is essential that you have cleanroom experience; specifically thin film growth, photo lithography and nano device fabrication. Strengths in data analysis and presentation, project management and communication would be an advantage. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr David Jenkins by email dfjenkins@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23rd January 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 30th September 2024 due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description – Grade 6 Job Description – Grade 7

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£32,348 to £35,333 per annum (Grade 6) or £36,386 to £42,155 per annum (Grade 7) - depending on experience

Package:

Full-time, Fixed-term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>

An exciting opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team engaged in high impact research in early-stage cancer detection.

Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a friendly, creative and inspiring place to study

and covers the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computing, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience. The School hosts the Marine Building, home to the world-class Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, amongst many other facilities. The School is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused upon the creation of knowledge and innovative solutions that have a positive impact upon society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

We are looking for a positive individual with knowledge of nanoscale devices and an interest in developing new biomedical technologies; someone who can work and think independently and who will interact effectively with colleagues and collaborators.

You will:

be responsible for the fabrication of biosensor devices, functionalisation for biomarker detection and evaluation of biosensor performance.

communicate effectively with members of the research teams and other colleagues.

build new links within the Early Detection and Diagnostics community.

publish research outputs in high quality academic publications, present at national and international academic conferences, and engage in public engagement activities.

You will have a PhD in Physics or a related area and be keen to work within an inter-disciplinary team encompassing the fields of applied physics, electronic engineering, machine learning, biomedical science and clinical medicine. It is essential that you have cleanroom experience; specifically thin film growth, photo lithography and nano device fabrication. Strengths in data analysis and presentation, project management and communication would be an advantage.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr David Jenkins by email dfjenkins@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 23

rd

January 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 30

th

September 2024 due to funding.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description – Grade 6

Job Description – Grade 7

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£32,348 to £35,333 per annum (Grade 6) or £36,386 to £42,155 per annum (Grade 7) - depending on experience

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32348

35333

Academic/Research

Wed, 4 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-time, Fixed-term

37

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
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