Research Fellow in Organic Chemistry at University of Birm

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Research Fellow in Organic Chemistry
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- School of Chemistry
Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£31,406 to £40,927 p.a. Grade 7
Hours:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
17th March 2022
Closes:
31st March 2022
Job Ref:
99141
School of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927. With potential progression once in post to £43,434 a year. Please note: as this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is £34,304.
Fixed Term Contract to 30 April 2023
Closing date: 31 March 2022
We are seeking applications for a research fellow position to support all activities in Dr Ruchi Gupta’s group, and specifically to develop hydrogels and analytical methods for capture and measurement of biomarkers in biological fluids such as saliva. The project will be undertaken in collaboration with Drs Melissa Grant and Malgorzata Wiench (both: School of Dentistry). Successful delivery will have revolutionary impact on early detection of diseases such as cancer.
Summary of Role:
To undertake research on synthesis and characterisation of photodegradable hydrogels for capture and selective release of biomarkers in biological fluids, development of analytical methods for measurement of biomarkers, and benchmarking against ELISA.
To support research within Gupta group to solve problems, collaborate and innovate in scientific directions for the group.
To produce regular written and oral reports pertaining to the projects; attend regular project and group meetings; give regular presentations to the group and collaborators; write papers for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals, proof reading of papers and reports.
To supervise research students, be responsible for installation and maintenance of equipment and training of personnel on equipment.  
Qualifications and Experience:
Completed a PhD in Chemistry, or close to completion, or equivalent qualifications
Significant experience in organic synthesis of monomers and crosslinkers with photoremovable protecting groups and dyes/fluorophores/probes.
Significant experience in purification and characterisation (e.g., HPLC, NMR, IR, MS) methods, and formation of hydrogels without and with dyes/fluorophores/probes.
Experience in using UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectrometers, and microplate readers.
Experience in handling biological samples and performing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).
Interest in interdisciplinary research and willingness to learn new techniques.
Ability to keep up to date with new developments in relevant research fields.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, both as a leader and team member, on research programmes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project area of research.
Ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement, and deliver programmes of research work to tight deadlines.
Ability to write and give presentations to both national and international audiences and communicate complex information clearly.
Ability to install and maintain a broad range of equipment within the group and to train other personnel on their operation.
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