Research Fellow

About the job:

We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic post-doctoral scientist to join the research team of Dr Judith Lechner, Dr Karis Little and Prof Alan Stitt working on a project funded by Fight for Sight at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine, Queen's University Belfast. The position will involve investigating the role of EPCR in ischaemic retinopathies. The successful applicant will have responsibilities in independent research, supervision, planning, day-to-day lab management, collaborations and outreach.

About the person:

Applicants will have or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant biomedical or life sciences discipline. The candidate should have significant recent hands-on experience in biomedical research and be proficient in laboratory techniques relevant to the project, including cell culture, dissection techniques, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology methods, and in vivo models.

Candidates should demonstrate a meticulous approach to experimental procedures, excellent record-keeping practices and the ability to carry out experiments to a consistently high standard. Strong analytical, organisational and computing skills are essential, including experience with biomedical research software such as imaging, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, and gene expression analysis platforms.

Applicants will have experience developing research methodologies, critically evaluating scientific data and contributing to peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex scientific information clearly are required.

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, intellectually capable and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research environment. A clear interest in angiogenesis, vascular biology, retinal disease or related biomedical research areas is essential, alongside flexibility to work outside normal office hours where required.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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