Research Associate/Fellow in Synthetic/Polymer Chemistry (Fixed-term) (SCI318317)

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate/Fellow with experience in synthetic (organic and/or polymer) chemistry to join this project funded by Cancer Research UK. The post holder will be working on the project “Specific mannose receptor blockade as a novel tool for reprogramming tumour-associated macrophages for anticancer therapy”.

This research project is a proof of concept study that brings together multidisciplinary expertise in Mannose Receptor (MR) and macrophage biology, polymer chemistry, molecular pathology and cancer biology to ascertain the therapeutic potential of MR-binding polymers in cancer.

The person appointed will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary research team alongside a newly recruited Research Fellow with expertise in cell culture and immunology, who will lead the in vitro biological part of this project.

The Research Associate/Fellow will use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio. Excellent hands-on synthetic organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry is essential. Expertise in cell culture is desirable.

This full-time fixed-term post must start by 1 November 2017 and is for a period of 24 months.

Equality and Diversity

The University of Nottingham has a range of policies to promote equality and diversity in the workplacewhich are fully supported and promoted by the School through its Equality and Diversity Committee. The School welcomes applications from all candidates and you can read more about our commitment to equality and diversity at http://tiny.cc/UoNPharmEandD

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Giuseppe Mantovani (email: Giuseppe.mantovani@nottingham.ac.uk or tel: 0115 82 32348). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2017
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)