College of Arts and Sciences
Nottingham Trent University -School of Science and Technology
Post Ref No: S1270Salary: £22,020 -£24,766 Grade: FCampus: Clifton
Additional Information: 2 year fixed term post
An enthusiastic and committed postdoctoral research scientist is required for a research project aimed at ‘increasing our understanding of the abiotic-biotic interface’. The successful candidate will join the Biomolecular and Materials Interface Research team headed by Professor Carole C. Perry in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre at Nottingham Trent University. The project which utilises both experimental and computational research approaches will explore interactions on the molecular, nanometre through to micron length scales between peptides and surfaces, including those of preformed particles in solution and surfaces prepared as thin films or macroscopic crystals. The project team comprises 2 PhD students in addition to the advertised post.
This project is the fourth such project funded by the American Airforce Office of Scientific Research in the Perry group, with previous holders of the position having gone on to take up academic positions in the UK and abroad. The position is advertised for an initial period of twenty four months.
Interested candidates should apply on the University application forms being careful to show how they meet the required criteria. CVs to include publication/ presentation lists should be included in any application but will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed University application form.
Candidates who are invited to interview will be expected to give a short research presentation on their own research and to indicate how their skills set might be made use of in ‘increasing our understanding of the abiotic-biotic interface’. All candidates need to meet the essential criteria for qualifications required for the role, for further information please review the person specification.
Nottingham Trent University is renowned for excellent teaching and leading-edge research and our strong links with industry provide a genuine culture of innovation, firmly focused on success. Staff within the Chemistry and Forensic Science team participated in RAE2008 as part of UoA12 and UoA25 with both submissions being highly rated (at least 50% of the submissions at the 3*/4* level). The School of Science and Technology has shown rapid growth in external research income.
Closing date – 5 pm on the 01 October 2013
To submit an online application for this position, please click the APPLY button below.
If you require documentation in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print) please contact us at job.vacancies@ntu.ac.uk
If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Professor C.C. Perry, on +44 115 8486695 or via email carole.perry@ntu.ac.uk
Further application details are available at www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies. If you require documentation in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print) please contact us at job.vacancies@ntu.ac.uk
Nottingham Trent University is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity and we seek people who share those values.
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Advertising for this role does not meet the minimum UK Border Agency requirements for sponsorship under Tier 2 of the Points Based Immigration System. Nottingham Trent University is therefore unable to apply for sponsorship for applicants not eligible to work in the UK, however, applications from candidates switching from Tier 4 status may be considered.
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