College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences (Based in the Living Systems Institute)
This time limited external grant funded post is available from 3 Dec 2018 on a fixed term basis until 30 Nov 2021.
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university in the top 200 of universities worldwide.We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, and have achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. We have over 22,000 students and 4600 staff from 180 different countries and have been rated the WhatUni2017 International Student Choice. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
The post
This position will have two main components,with the Fellow expected to divide their time equally between the two: First,they will direct their own programme of research (which should be in an area closely aligned to existing strengths within the University). Second, they will develop new areas of cross- disciplinary research, leading to new collaborations.
The successful candidate is required to have a high level of analytical ability, as well as be able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups, including scientists from outside their own immediate research area, as well as members of the public, and to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop new research ideas.The successful candidate will have an interest in applying their quantitative knowledge to a broad range of biomedical and clinical problems.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in Biomedicine and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will:
- Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in bioinformatics, specifically the evolution of protein signalling networks.
- A willingness to apply this knowledge to a range of biomedical questions, and develop research programmes and methodologies across disciplines.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
Before submitting an application you should to discuss the post further by contacting Chrissie Walker, Research Project Manager for TREE. Email: c.j.walker@exeter.ac.uk Tel: 01392725838. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Centre for discussion of the role prior to application.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce .
