To conduct research within the field of prostate cancer and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
* To conduct research within prostate cancer and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
* To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
* To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
* To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
* To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
* To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
* To participate in School research activities.
* To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
Specific Duties
* Perform in vivo experiments using GEMMs and xenografts, including intra-cardiac delivery of PC cells
* Perform biochemical analysis of tissue generated from in vivo experiments, and functional assays with PC cells including colony forming, migration ad generation of stably transfected lines.
Other
* To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
* To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
* To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
* Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: It is the University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criteria as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (eg. 1234BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.
Essential criteria
Qualifications and Education
* Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
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o Experience working with mouse models of cancer including intra-cardiac injection of cancer cells
o Experience of biochemical analysis of gene expression and cell function assays including qRT-PCR, Western blotting, FACS, immunohistochemistry, RNASeq analysis, colony forming, migration, lenti-virus.
* Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
* Proven ability to publish in national/international journals and recent engagement at national/international conferences relative to opportunity
* Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
Communication and Team Working
* Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
* Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
* Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
* Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
* Relevant professional qualification(s)
* Evidence of collaborations with industry.
* Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
* Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
Salary Range Min.
40,497
Salary Range Max.
45,413
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 6