Research Fellow in Antibody Technologies

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Full time

Research Fellow in Antibody Technologies

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of an exciting research programme developing recombinant antibodies to create quantitative, rapid field tests for accurate detection of harmful biotoxins in shellfish meat. Part of a multi-partner consortium consisting of academics and representatives from the shellfish industry, this project is supported by the Seafood Innovation Fund and specifically focuses on the generation and characterisation of a suite of novel, recombinant antibodies against a panel of highly relevant shellfish toxins; those responsible for amnesic, paralytic and diarrhoetic shellfish poisoning.

**School/Section**
- Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

**Division**
- Institute of Medical Sciences

**Staff Category**
- Research

**Position Type**
- Full Time

**Duration of Post**
- Substantive

**Grade**
- Grade 6

**Salary From**
- £36,333

**Salary to**
- £41,931

**Location**
- Aberdeen

**Closing Date**
- 14/07/2023

**Ref No**
- IMS272R

**Documents**
- Further Particulars.pdf
(PDF, 1500.03kb)

Aquaculture in the UK is essential for food security, and production is expected to double in the next two decades. The shellfish industry employs >3,000 people with a revenue in excess of £40 million per annum. One of the challenges to this industry is the impact of toxic blooms of algae, commonly known as harmful algal blooms (HABs), which contaminate the shellfish, posing a risk to human health and an economic challenge to the shellfish producers. Currently, protection of public health relies on an official monitoring programme administered by the Food Standards Agency which consists of regular testing of shellfish for specific toxins. However, there is no commercial field test for quantitative analysis of these toxins.

The project consortium consists of The Scottish Biologics Facility UoA, Robert Gordon University, Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lateral Dx Ltd, West Country Mussels, Cromarty Mussels, Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland, Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers and the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group. The project will develop lateral flow devices for the detection of amnesic and diarrhoetic shellfish toxins in the field. The lateral flow tests will be read by a calibrated reader to provide the actual concentration of toxin in the shellfish meat, empowering the producer and processors to make informed critical decisions on harvesting/mitigation strategies. This capability will transform commercial viability, reduce risk, and increase confidence in shellfish products.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £36,333 - £41,931 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Soumya Palliyil, Head of Scottish Biologics Facility

Job Reference Number**:IMS272R**
- The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition 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._


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