The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow.
This position is for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a 3-year MRC-funded project to uncover the role of specific host proteins in rhinovirus replication, in a team led by Dr Aurelie Mousnier within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. The team studies how rhinoviruses replicate in host cells, particularly focussing on the mechanisms by which host proteins enable the replication of these viruses. We identified specific host proteins that interact with rhinovirus non-structural proteins in infected cells and play an important role in the replication of the virus. This project will investigate the precise molecular mechanisms involved and validate key results in a human airway epithelium model. It will involve a range of virology and molecular cell biology/biochemistry techniques.
The successful applicant will have responsibilities in independent research, supervision, planning, day-to-day lab management, collaborations and presentation of the work. This position is suited to a meticulous, highly productive and collaborative individual, strongly driven to decipher the molecular mechanisms by which rhinoviruses replicate in host cells and comfortable with setting up new assays and techniques.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the stipulated essential qualifications and experience within their CV. The position is available for 3 years from 01/10/2023, during which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.
This is a full time Fixed Term contract available for 36 months, or until 30/09/2026, whichever is sooner. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Gunnar Schroeder at G.Schroeder@qub.ac.uk
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