Research Fellow (1047318AF)

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position in Molecular Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine, Human Development and Health Academic Unit.

The successful candidate will join the laboratory of Dr Gabrielle Wheway, who has an on-going programme of research into the genetics and cell biology of ciliopathies. The successful applicant will utilise molecular biology techniques to investigate the role of pre-mRNA splicing factors in retinitis pigmentosa.

You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a biological sciences subject, with skills in molecular biology techniques and evidence of independent research. In addition to technical knowledge and skills, you should have excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of delivering accurate, timely research tasks. Experience of human tissue culture and molecular biology techniques including molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, base editing, immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy are essential. Skills in bioinformatics, including protein structure analysis, would be an advantage. Additionally, expertise in Mammalian Development, Developmental Disease, Primary Cilia and Ciliopathies would be an advantage.

You will join the academic unit of Human Development and Health: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/academic_units/academic_units/human_development_health.page? Which focuses on world leading research into human development and the mechanisms that underlie its impact on health and disease. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and potential applicants who wish to discuss this post are invited to contact Dr Gabrielle Wheway, Tel No: 0117 328 7978.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1047318AF on all correspondence.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise