Research Fellow - The University of Aberdeen

8. 6. 2021

A position is available for an independent and highly motivated individual to work as a Research Fellow in the Marine Biodiscovery Centre in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen.  This post is part of the Horizon 2020 Programme Consortium ‘MARBLES - Marine Biodiversity as Sustainable Resource of Disease-Suppressive Microbes and Bioprotectants for Aquaculture and Crop Diseases’.

School/Section - Natural & Computing Sciences
Division- Chemistry
Staff Category - Research
Position Type - Full Time
Duration of Post - Funding/Activity Limited
Grade - Grade 7
Salary From - £41,526
Salary to - £45,361
Location - Aberdeen
Closing Date - 05/07/2021
Ref No - NCS176R

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Natural Product Chemistry, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. You will become part of a multidisciplinary, multinational team and be responsible for compound dereplication, isolation and applying spectroscopic and computational methods to solve the structures of the bioactive compounds isolated from marine microorganisms. Experience of chromatographic isolation procedures and NMR and MS natural product characterisation methodology is essential and knowledge of fermentation of microorganisms and some molecular biology skills are desirable. You will also have responsibility for overseeing the operation of the MS systems and experience of MS operation is essential. Training will also be provided to enable the successful candidate to extend and complement her or his existing skills.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale, (£41,526 - £45,361 per annum)  and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period

As this post is funded by the European Commission it is available for 48 months.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here 

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark, HR Adviser (e-mail: h.m.clark@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. 

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 July 2021

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Professor Marcel Jaspars

m.jaspars@abdn.ac.uk

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Professor Jaspars.

Please quote reference number NCS176R  on all correspondence

The University embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

More information: https://www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/research-fellow-445945.html


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