PDRA in Harnessing Fourier Transform Voltammetry for Biosensing

Role Description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for up to 24 months to work with Dr Alison Parkin in the Department of Chemistry. The project is associated with an ERC consolidator award funded by the UKRI Frontier Research Guarantee.

Department

The Department of Chemistry is one of the UK's leading Chemistry departments and we are renowned internationally for our research. This is combined with a commitment to teaching and outstanding student satisfaction, and we have been recognised consistently for our family-friendly policies and are proud of our Athena SWAN Gold Award: https://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/ed/. As a Department we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups. We promote good practice and a strong culture of equality in higher education. Further information can be found within this brief and on our website: www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/

Role

The project will focus on harnessing Fourier transform voltammetry methods for highly sensitive electrochemical biosensing measurements. This appointment will suit a person with training in protein chemistry, electrochemistry and data analysis. The position is full time for up to 24 months, available from September 2024. Please note that flexible working patterns will be considered.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To conduct research under the supervision of Dr Alison Parkin and to contribute to the production of research
• To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects
• To provide guidance to other staff and students, as required, as well as coordinating the work of small research teams

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• You will have a first degree and PhD in chemistry with knowledge of analytical chemistry and electrochemistry.
• Experience in Fourier transform voltammetry and bioelectrochemistry highly desirable.
• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to write up research work for publication; ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative; ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals for own and joint research

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Alison Parkin on alison.parkin@york.ac.uk

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