Research Fellow in Biochemical Analysis

3 weeks ago


Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom Abertay University Full time

Position Overview

Department of Engineering and Food Science

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Analytical Biochemistry

Contract Duration: 8 months Full-time or 12 months Part-time

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Abertay University is a progressive institution with an international perspective, deeply engaged with its local and national communities. The university has a rich history of promoting science, industry, and professional development through a unique interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to education, research, and knowledge transfer.

The university is currently looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Analytical Biochemistry within the School of Applied Sciences.

The School of Applied Sciences offers a range of programs and applied research initiatives in diverse fields including food and beverage science, environmental studies, forensic and biomedical sciences, mental health nursing, counseling, psychology, and sports science. The School has witnessed remarkable growth in research output, achieving exceptional results in recent assessments of research intensity among modern universities in Scotland.

This role is part of a project funded by NHS Tayside, titled 'VAPE (VAscular Effects of Passive Exposure)', which is led by a collaborative team of researchers. The project aims to conduct two pilot studies to evaluate various biomarkers in the urine and saliva of women and children who are passively exposed to smoking and vaping, as well as healthy control groups.

The objective is to identify specific biomarkers that may assist in evaluating the detrimental effects of passive exposure to vaping in larger, pivotal studies.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for:

  • Designing experimental materials
  • Analyzing biological fluids utilizing advanced chromatography techniques (HRMS, LCMSMS)
  • Organizing and conducting data collection
  • Interpreting data and disseminating findings

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the research team to ensure the project is executed efficiently and within the designated timelines.

A comprehensive candidate brief detailing the job description, person specification, and application instructions is available below.



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