Research Associate
Health and Medical,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology,Medical Technology,Physical and Environmental Sciences,Physics and Astronomy
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: School of Engineering
Salary: £34,520 to £38,833 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1206 5848541
Fax: +44-1228 9477050
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Detail information about job Research Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job Purpose
This post will contribute to a new Cancer Research UK funded project run jointly between the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Using magneto-motive ultrasound, our group seeks to establish a new imaging approach for the staging of colorectal cancer, with the potential to change the treatment for future patients with this common and life changing disease.
Working with Dr Helen Mulvana (University of Glasgow) and Ms Susan Moug (Consultant Surgeon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) and co-Investigators at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Lund, Sweden, this is an exciting opportunity for an engineer / physicist with previous experience in ultrasound to work on a truly multidisciplinary challenge.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as to help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Standard Terms & Conditions
This position has funding for up to 4 years in the first instance. To discuss this opportunity informally please contact Dr Helen Mulvana ([email protected]).
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Vacancy 018727, Closing date: 24 September 2017.
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