INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This full time post is available from 1 October 2019 on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2020.

Summary of the role

The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in a research project investigating the role of a protein phosphatase regulatory protein, PPP1R1A, in control of pancreatic beta cell function. The work will involve cell culture, molecular biology (including generation of variants by site-directed mutagnesis) biochemistry and immunocytochemistry.

You will have relevant experience of the above techniques and will also develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field of study. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies and, in particular, will have experience in the study of protein phosphatase regulatory proteins. They must be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and contribute fully to team goals. Applicants will have an excellent training including, ideally, experience in techniques relevant to molecular and cell biology, immunohistochemistry and/or confocal microscopy.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here                                                 

The University of Exeter 

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

– 41 days leave per year

– options for flexible working

– numerous discounts at leading retailers

– onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

– sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

– stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

College of Medicine & Health 

The College of Medicine and Health encompasses the Medical School, Academy of Nursing and the Department of Allied Health Professions. Since our inception in 2010 as the University of Exeter Medical School, we have seen significant growth and development, and this trajectory is set to continue as we develop new programmes and recruit world-class researchers. Our aim is to improve the health of the South West and beyond, through the development of high quality graduates and world-leading research that has international impact.

Further information

Please contact Professor Noel Morgan, n.g.morgan@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 408300.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.

This EPSRC-funded post is available immediately for 18 months to support the work of Dr Halim Alwi

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 21,000 students from more than 130 different countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.

The EPSRC funded project will explore an exciting research of flight control for small multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The overall aims of the project are: (1) to help improve safety, resilience and survivability of small multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles in the event of in-flight faults and failures, and (2) to bridge the gap between theory and application of sliding mode control, thus encouraging adoption of sliding mode control in industry. In order to achieve these aims, the main objectives of the project are:

a)     to develop a simulation model and simulation tool for highly redundant multirotor UAV,

b)    to investigate and develop fault tolerant control (FTC) schemes based on sliding mode control, and

c)     to build the hardware of the multirotor UAV, and subsequently to implement, test and evaluate FTC control schemes.

The project will focus on the application of sliding mode methods to address the aims and objectives listed above. The successful applicants will help develop FTC schemes (objective (b)) and also be expected to assist in preparing the control schemes for hardware implementation on a multirotor UAV.

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.  At Postdoctoral Research Fellow level, the successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the state of the art fault tolerant control methods, or techniques which can be applied to these areas and be able to develop research programmes and methodologies. Knowledge of sliding mode control techniques would be an asset. An interest in aerospace systems especially multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles will also be an advantage. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

The successful candidate will be appointed at Postdoctoral Research Associate (Grade E) or Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Grade F) depending on the skills and experience the individual can bring to the role.  Candidates should demonstrate their achievement against the relevant criteria in the accompanying person specifications which will be used to make an appointment at an appropriate level.

The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, an onsite gym, free yoga and pilates, a cycle to work scheme and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter.  If you are not currently in Exeter please have a look at our website (www.exeter.ac.uk/thesouthwest) for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.

For further information please contact Dr Halim Alwi, +44 (0)1392 72 3661 or h.alwi@exeter.ac.uk

The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is ‘Positive about Disabled People’. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

University of Exeter Business School
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Part time, fixed term
Research

The post
The College wishes to recruit a part-time (0.25 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof Peter Hopkinson. This EPSRC funded post is available immediately until 30th June 2020.

The post will include work to gather the evidence base describing the impacts of plastics in the environment and the role of citizen engagement. The results will be used to demonstrate the technical feasibility and economic, material, health, environmental and social value of a circular economy system re-design against a current linear base case.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to analyse complicated ecological and waste flow datasets.
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

What we can offer you
Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall

The University of Exeter Business School

UEBS is an interdisciplinary business school dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the management and economic disciplines. UEBS brings together inspirational and internationally respected academics from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities. Academic staff proactively engage with business, government and civil society partners in research, consultancy and development projects. The Business School is consistently among the UK’s best in student experience and employability. Our academic staff aspire to be outstanding researchers and teachers. We value our learning community and collegial environment.

The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy; and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

For further information please contact Professor Brendan Godley, b.j.godley@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01326) 371861

The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in the SHIFFT (Sustainable Heating: Implementation of Fossil-Free Technologies) project, funded under the EU INTERREG programme. The full-time post is available for 18 months from the 1st September, or as soon as possible afterwards. The post is based in Geography at the Streatham campus in Exeter, Devon. You will join the SHIFFT project team including the University of Exeter, Delft University of Technology and non-academic partners in the UK, Belgium and France. The project objective is to reduce CO2 emissions in the built environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels used for heating existing household and community buildings.

About the role

The post will involve producing state of the art guidance to inform the co-production of local sustainable energy systems, working collaboratively with non-academic partners to implement this guidance in a series of co-creation pilot projects, conducting fieldwork using appropriate research methods, as well as contributing to other project tasks. The successful applicant will be able to develop new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding, work collaboratively with local stakeholders, undertake research of high methodological rigour, write up findings in high quality journal publications as well as non-technical reports, and generate impact on policy and practice.

About you

The successful applicant will possess a PhD (awarded or nearing completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in Human Geography, Environmental Psychology, Science and Technology Studies or other relevant social science and be able to work independently in fieldwork contexts. An essential attribute will be the ablity to work collaboratively across the project team and to co-produce research with local stakeholders.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

For further information please contact Professor Patrick Devine-Wright, e-mail p.g.devine-wright@ex.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 (0)1392 72 2298.

The University of Exeter 
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Benefits 
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

41 days leave per year
Options for flexible working
Numerous discounts at leading retailers
Onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
The closing date is Thursday August 29th 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 9th September, with employment commencing as soon as possible thereafter.

The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

The starting salary for Postdoctoral Research Associate will be from GBP 29,515 up to GBP 34,189 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary for Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be from GBP 35,211 up to GBP 43,261 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary for Senior Research Fellow will be from GBP 44,559 up to GBP 58,089 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience.

This full time post is available from 1 October 2019 on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2024.

Summary of the role

The College of Medicine and Health wishes to recruit a researcher (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow) to work on projects related to implementation science and knowledge mobilisation in health services research. You will work on a range of existing and new projects as well as playing an active role in identifying new topic areas for development.

About you

Postdoctoral Research Associate

You will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

You will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. You will be a nationally recognised authority in health services research, implementation science or a related area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. You will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Senior Research Fellow: 

Applicants will be able to contribute to the development of research strategies; participate in the overall management of the College in areas such as strategic planning, budget management and business planning; plan and deliver research, consultancy or similar programmes and actively seek and secure research funding.

You will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.

At Senior Research Fellow level, you will be a nationally recognised authority in their area within their research field and possess in-depth understanding of implementation science to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field. In addition, you will provide academic leadership to research teams, lead and develop internal and external networks, and develop links with external contacts in order to foster collaboration and generate income.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification documents below.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Senior Research Fellow

Please state the role you wish to apply for within your application.

The University of Exeter 

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

– 41 days leave per year

– options for flexible working

– numerous discounts at leading retailers

– onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

– sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

– stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Dr Iain Lang, I.Lang@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 726087 or 07500 786180 or Dr Jo Day, J.K.Day@exeter.ac.uk (01392) 726089.

Interviews are expected to take place on 27 September 2019.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.

The post
The College wishes to recruit a Research Fellow with experience in computational modelling for decision making. Suitable disciplinary backgrounds include computer sciences, mathematics, quantitative economics or natural sciences. This is a 17 month post starting on 1at October 2019.

The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Professor Brett Day from the LEEP Institute in the Department of Economics and Professor Richard Everson from the Department of Computer Sciences and will join a vibrant interdisciplinary team of researchers working on the boundary between computer sciences, economics, natural sciences and policy.

This research position will examine decision-making problems relating to uses of land across the UK; in particular, how to decide which areas should be used for agriculture, which for forestry which for nature etc. when we are uncertain over the costs and benefits of each land use in each location. Working with an existing suite of computer models, the successful candidate will be involved in the quantification of uncertainty in those models and in developing solution methods that use those models to identify potentially optimal patterns of land use. Accordingly, experience in uncertainty quantification, model emulation and optimisation under uncertainty will be especially relevant.

The post is associated with two research programmes. The first is the ADVANCES project funded under NERC’s Landscapes Decision Programme. The second is a DEFRA project examining the environmental and economic consequences of different agri-environment policy designs. Accordingly, the post will sit on the boundary between cutting-edge research and real-world policy application.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare academic papers, funding proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Applicants will be experienced in computer modelling with desirable previous experiences including uncertainty quantification, model emulation and optimisation under.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

For further information please contact Prof Brett Day, e-mail brett.day@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Amy Binner, e-mail A.R.Binner@exeter.ac.uk.

What we can offer you:
Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall

The University of Exeter Business School

UEBS is an interdisciplinary business school dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the management and economic disciplines. UEBS brings together inspirational and internationally respected academics from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities. Academic staff proactively engage with business, government and civil society partners in research, consultancy and development projects. The Business School is consistently among the UK’s best in student experience and employability. Our academic staff aspire to be outstanding researchers and teachers. We value our learning community and collegial environment.

The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy; and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter.

If you are not currently in Exeter please have a look at our website for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

The closing date for completed applications is 28/08/19.  Interviews are expected to take place in early-September.

Education and Scholarship

The above part time post (0.2-0.4) fixed-term contract is available from the 4th of November 2019 to 4th November 2022.

Job description

We seek an ambitious and exceptional colleague with teaching experience in Circular Economy to join the Science, Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (SITE) department at the University of Exeter Business School. The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position will cover Education and Scholarship.

In particular, we welcome applications from Circular Economy scholars interested in one or more of the following research areas: consumer data, sustainable consumption and design, individual and company behaviors regarding commercial opportunities and value creation activities within the Circular Economy. Candidates should have a good understanding of mixed methods approaches to data collection.

We look for candidates that have the necessary skills to assist in the development of an online programme in circular economy.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

A PhD or equivalent in Business/Management or related areas.
Experience developing taught programmes in Circular Economy at Undergraduate and PGT levels. Notably designing modules, specifying assessments and working with the quality assurance and programme accreditation process.
Experience overseeing taught programmes in Circular Economy, including oversight of day-to-day operational processes (e.g. timetabling, assessment, examination systems), and programme accreditation processes
Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
The ability to teach a range of material in Circular Economy or related areas
The attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development

For Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, you will have:
A strong potential for educational leadership
Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges
Strong connections with business, government and/or civil society organisations

Involvement in projects which develop impact.

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of these positions: Senior Lecturer and Lecturer. Indicate clearly in your application which level position you are applying for.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

For an informal and confidential discussion regarding the post please contact Professor Andrew Parker (email: a.parker3@exeter.ac.uk).

What we can offer you:

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall

The University of Exeter Business School

UEBS is an interdisciplinary business school dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the management and economic disciplines. UEBS brings together inspirational and internationally respected academics from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities. Academic staff proactively engage with business, government and civil society partners in research, consultancy and development projects. The Business School is consistently among the UK’s best in student experience and employability. Our academic staff aspire to be outstanding researchers and teachers. We value our learning community and collegial environment.

The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy; and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter.

If you are not currently in Exeter please have a look at our website for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
The closing date for applications will be 12 Midnight, Sunday 1st of September 2019.

This full time post is available immediately on a 16 month basis to work on the EPSRC Grant ADAPT.

Summary of the role/position

The grant is developing new multiscale methods for composite manufacturing processes. The position will continue the development of a novel high order finite element model based on finite deformation Cosserat theory. The position will have opportunities to work with industry with GKN Aerospace and also at the Alan Turing Insitute.

At this stage of the proposal we are particularly interested in exploring the use of novel machine learning methods to accelerate expensive computations. The role will require a mixed mathematical background, including scientific computing, numerical methods and awareness of engineering problems and Machine learning approaches.

The project is flexible to consider applications from researchers looking for flexible working arrangements, including part time research roles.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

–        41 days leave per year

–        options for flexible working

–        onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

–        sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

–        stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Tim Dodwell, T.Dodwell@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 725899.

Living Systems Institute

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months to support the work of Professor Frank Vollmer.

You will apply a novel optical single-molecule technique that has been developed in Prof Vollmer’s Laboratory to study molecular biophysics. The label-free single molecule technique will allow you to visualise the dynamics of enzymes, measure their energy landscapes, and apply pico to femto-Newton forces to control chemical reactions. These fundamental single-molecule studies will lead into the development of various applications for ultra-sensitive biomedical diagnostics.

This work is part of the UKRI Molecular Mechanics Initiative at the University of Exeter.  The UKRI funded Molecular Mechanics Initiative is a cutting-edge research programme that aims to achieve breakthroughs in how we detect, analyse, and manipulate molecules at the ultimate single-molecule level. The programme will develop a novel laser sensing and molecular mechanics analysis and manipulation capabilities. These capabilities will be at the forefront of developments showing that the technique holds the key to the next generation of enabling analytical and healthcare technologies on sensor chips. Our approach will unravel nature’s design principles for nanomachines, and will allow us to realise synthetic biomolecular machinery and designer enzymes in the longer term.  Measurements of energy landscapes combined with visualisation of enzyme movements will allow us to develop more accurate models for molecular machines.

What we are looking for…

You are a biophysicist with extensive experience in molecular biophysics and the application of a single-molecule technique such as FRET or optical tweezers. You have worked with biomolecules such as proteins. You are able to analyse single-molecule data quantitatively and apply biophysical models and theories. Experience with building single-molecule setups or optical instrumentation is desirable.

You are excited about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team composed of physicists, engineers, and biologists. You will work at the newly established Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter which provides state-of-the-art research facilities for realising one of the first optical approaches to study the energetics and dynamics of biomolecular machines:

Reference

1.      Subramanian S, Wu H-Y, Constant T, Xavier J, Vollmer F. (2018) Label-Free Optical Single-Molecule Micro- and Nanosensors, Adv Mater, DOI:10.1002/adma.201801246.

Requirements for the role

Extensive experience with molecular biophysics and the application of a single molecule technique such as FRET or optical tweezers or nanopores. Familiarity with building a single molecule instrument is desirable.

Duties are to undertake research and fulfil other main duties and accountabilities associated with the position.  You will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will:

–        Possess a PhD (or be nearing completion) in Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline

–        Be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes

–        Be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required

–        AQT PDRF, be a nationally recognised authority in molecular biochemistry or single-molecule studies and will be able to develop research programmes and methodologies

Appointed will be at Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (Grade E or F) depending on the skills and experience the individual can bring to the role. You should demonstrate your achievement against the relevant criteria in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification, which will be used to make an appointment at an appropriate level.

Please indicate which level of appointment you are considering, within your application.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

–        41 days leave per year

–        sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Further information

Please contact Professor Frank Vollmer, F.Vollmer@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 724771.

Interviews are expected to take place in the following two weeks.