Sat, 18 May 2013 08:12:28 UTCSat, 18 May 2013 08:12:28 UTCSalary: £27,854-£36,298 pa
Reference: RI01136
Closing date: 20 May 2013
This is a NIHR funded post-doctoral research associate post in the University of Cambridge Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, available until 31 March 2017 in the first instance.
The aim of the project is to characterise epigenetic regulatory mechanisms underlying pathological and physiological differences in the placenta. We have a unique collection of placental samples obtained from optimally phenotyped cases of human fetal growth restriction and matched controls from the same prospective cohort of 4500 women. The over-arching aim is to identify biomarkers for fetal growth restriction in the maternal blood. We have 17,000 stored serum and plasma samples from the same cohort, obtained serially through the pregnancy.
The work will involve analysis of samples of the placenta and serial plasma samples which have been collected and archived as part of the Women's Health theme of the NIHR Cambridge Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre: see http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/8/51 for a detailed description of the study design.
The project will involve a range of laboratory methods, including high throughput sequencing. The project already has bioinformatics and statistical support and a further bioinformatics appointment is planned. The Department has other active projects using all of the proposed methodologies.
The project involves the potential for generation of new knowledge on the biological basis of intra-uterine growth restriction. It also has significant potential to generate novel biomarkers with potential clinical application.
Please download the further particulars from our website http://www.obgyn.cam.ac.uk/job1.html
Please submit your full application (letter of application, CHRIS/5 (via the Apply button below) and CV with two academic referees) to Joanne Hackett (jh483@medschl.cam.ac.uk). Posted applications should be address to Joanne Hackett, Department Administrator, University of Cambridge, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Box 223, Level 2, The Rosie Hospital, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SW.
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 20th May 2013. Shortlisted candidates will interviewed on 6th June 2013.
Please quote reference RI01136 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.
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Salary for Clinical Appointment: £75,249 - £100,451pa
An exciting opportunity has arisen as a result of expansion of Warwick Medical School's (WMS) research portfolio. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding scientist at Professorial level to establish their research group at Warwick Medical School.
Non-clinical applicants will be expected to develop a research programme that compliments the research portfolios of one of the following Divisions of WMS: Biomedical Cell Biology, Metabolic & Vascular Health or Reproductive Health.
Applications from clinical scientists are restricted to the clinical specialty of Medical Oncology. In the event of such an appointment, an honorary consultant contract will be offered by University Hospital Birmingham, where the Professor's clinical service will be based.
Demonstrated excellence in research will be the main criterion for appointment. You will have a PhD (or equivalent clinical qualification) in a relevant discipline and will have an internationally-leading research record (determined by your proven experience of publishing high quality research in peer-reviewed journals, and your record of success in grant applications). Some experience of the organisation and delivery of the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students will also be expected.
If the successful candidate is a Clinical Academic, arrangements for continuing clinical practice will be discussed with the candidate.
Informal enquiries to: Professor Peter Winstanley, Dean, Warwick Medical School, tel: 02476573080 or e-mail: p.winstanley@warwick.ac.uk
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The link will take you to register/login to our applicant tracking system before you can complete the application form. You will be given the chance to upload a CV and up to one supporting document during the application process. You can save a partially completed form without submitting it as long as you return to complete it before the closing date. Minicom users can call 024 7615 0554 if they require any further help.
Please quote job vacancy reference number 71921-043.
The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Thursday 23 May 2013.]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:27:17 UTC