Research Associate- Digital Microfluidics
Biological Sciences,Molecular Biology and Biophysics,Physical and Environmental Sciences,Chemistry
Short info about job
Company: University of Cambridge
Department: Department of Chemistry
Salary: £30,175 to £38,183
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1503 5835906
Fax: +44-1495 6785949
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Detail information about job Research Associate- Digital Microfluidics. Terms and conditions vacancy
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Professor David Klenerman and Professor Tuomas Knowles developing digital microfluidic assays to reliably detect prion-like aggregates for basic research and potential diagnostic applications
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in biophysical chemistry or related disciplines. The candidates should have a keen interest in developing and applying technology and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Previous experience of sensitive fluorescence detection, ideally in droplets, is essential
The post will be available from October 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/14865. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
For queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Sharon Connor via email on [email protected]
Please quote reference MA13198 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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