This new full-time post is available from 1 May 2025 until 30 April 2028 on a fixed term basis.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Dr. Bertram Daum, Prof. Austin Smith, Dr Elizabeth Ballou and Dr Adam Monier. This Leverhulme Trust funded three-year post is available from 1st May 2025. The successful applicant will investigate ribosome hibernation in plant, fungal and mammalian model systems using a combination of fluorescence light microscopy, omics and focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy
The post will include:
- Culturing algae, yeast and mammalian stem cells
- Applying of O-propargyl-puromycin labelling and fluorescence microscopy to quantify protein translation in actively metabolising and dormant cells
- RNA-sequencing and ribosome profiling analysis
- Sample preparation for focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy
- High-resolution data collection and analysis
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 in Biochemistry/Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in subject area 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.
Candidates will be expected to be motivated and demonstrate good knowledge of the topic, possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit, combined with an ability to think carefully about their research. The successful applicant will also be able to supervise the work of others as required. Experience of electron-cryo microscopy and image processing would be a strong advantage.
In addition, the candidate will:
- possess a keen interest and desire to learn/advance skills in fluorescence microscopy, omics and FIB-SEM
- be familiar with standard microbiology, molecular biology and biochemical techniques including the use of fluorescent probes
- have a publication record commensurate with experience
- possess good time management skills and the ability to prioritise and work independently
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further information
For further information please contact Dr. Bertram Daum, e-mail b.daum2@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727454.
The closing date for completed applications is 25.02.25. Interviews are expected to take place in the week of 17.03.25.
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