The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow.
The Research Fellow will be based in the McVeigh and Atkinson laboratories in the School of Biological Sciences, funded by an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard grant. The Project will focus on the discovery and profiling of extracellular RNAs in parasitic nematode infections. Candidate will lead a programme of research aimed at developing new understanding of extracellular RNAs secreted by Strongyloides parasites in animal hosts, with a view to discovery of new diagnostic biomarkers and/or parasite control options.
This post is available on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter (or application form) 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 click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
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.
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Candidate Information
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Duncan Wells - duncan.wells@qub.ac.uk
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