Research Fellow - School of BiosciencesGrade 7. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham seeks a Research Fellow in its School of Biosciences for a full-time fixed-term role until September 2027. The successful candidate will study the structural mechanisms of RNA acetylation and contribute to groundbreaking research with access to leading scientific facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near to completion) in structural biology or biophysics.
• First degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biophysics.
• High level analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments related to structural biology.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genetics

R

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Research Experience

Statistical Software

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Data Analysis Skills

Flow Cytometry

Microscopy

Education

PhD in relevant subject area (structural biology or biophysics)

First degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biophysics

Job description

Description

Position Details

School of Biosciences

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149

Grade: 7

Full Time Fixed Term contract up to September 2027

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Background

Our international group of highly motivated and interdisciplinary structural biologists is expanding! We are looking for a Research Fellow fascinated by the structural basis of molecular functions. You will study the mechanism of RNA acetylation how posttranslational modifications impact RNA structure and the molecular mechanisms by which acetylation of RNA impacts cellular functions. Your main research tool will be structural biology together with biochemical biophysical and cellular assays. We offer unique access to firstclass instrumentation for structural biology. At the national centre for biomolecular NMR spectroscopy in Birmingham (HWBNMR) we host the best biomolecular NMR equipment available in the UK comprising 1000 and 900 MHz spectrometers equipped with cryoprobes and MAS probes for both solution and solidstate NMR as well as an incoming 1.2 GHz spectrometer expected in spring 2025. At the Midlands Regional Cryo Electron Microscope Facility in Leicester you will have access to a 300kV Titan Krios G3 cryoelectron microscope with a direct electrondetecting camera. We have BAG access to the synchrotron at DIAMOND for small angle scattering Xray crystallography and many more Xray based techniques. Fully equipped biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories as well as extensive equipment for in cellulo work and light microscopy are available. This interdisciplinary research environment will provide you with unique development opportunities.

Our globallyoperating research group is embedded in a vibrant community of worldrenowned scientists in the fields of genome biology cancer research and microbiology. We believe in interdisciplinarity and we strive to integrate structural biology with functional studies in cells and whole organisms as well as with drug design and molecular engineering.

If you are curious motivated and ready for challenge to discover the rules of nature by biophysics you cant miss this opportunity!

Role Summary

• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
• Operate within area of specialism
• Design and perform experiments
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research in the area of interest of the hosting laboratory (Prof. T. Carlomagno)
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Acquire analyse and interpret data structural biology biochemical and biophysical data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School researchrelated activities and researchrelated administration
• Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation and literature reviews
• Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• First degree in Chemistry Biochemistry or Biophysics (or in any closely related area) andnormally a higher degree relevant to research area (Structural biology biochemistry and biophysics) or equivalent qualifications
• PhD (or near to completion) in relevant subject area (structural biology or biophysics)
• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries to Professor Teresa Carlomagno email:

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.

Key Skills
Bioinformatics,Genetics,R,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills,Flow Cytometry,Microscopy
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 36130 - 45413