Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Immunoassay Development
Newcastle University
- Newcastle
- £33,966-44,263 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
Key Accountabilities
- Development and validation of ELISA assays for the quantification of anticancer drugs or a related field
- Generation of assay validation plans and reports
- Working according to GCLP practices
- Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
- Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
- Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
- Contribute to grant applications submitted by others and in time develop own research objectives and proposals for funding
- Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
- Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
- Lead on the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
- Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
- May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
- Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute
- May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
- Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment
- Extensive experience in ELISA assay development
- Ability to take on lead roles within a team and rapidly acquire new skills
- Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research
- Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
- High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
- Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
- Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications
- Have an interest in cancer research and the study of clinical pharmacology
- Demonstrates development of intellectual independence and academic discipline
- Ability to provide leadership to small research teams and to work with multi-professional teams
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- A PhD in clinical pharmacology, cancer research or other relevant area.
Key Accountabilities
- Development and validation of ELISA assays for the quantification of anticancer drugs, with appropriate training and support provided
- Generation of assay validation plans and reports
- Working according to GCLP practices
- Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
- Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
- Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
- Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
- Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
- Contribute to the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
- Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
- May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
- Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute
- May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
- Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment
- Experience in ELISA assay development
- Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
- Detailed subject knowledge clinical pharmacology, cancer research or other relevant area
- Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
- High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
- Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
- Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications
- Have an interest in cancer research and the study of clinical pharmacology
- Ability to provide leadership to small research teams and to work with multi-professional teams
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- A PhD in clinical pharmacology, cancer research or other relevant area