Research Assistant in Bioanalytical Chemistry
Health and Medical,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy,Biological Sciences,Biochemistry,Physical and Environmental Sciences,Chemistry,Environmental Sciences,Computer Science,Computer Science,Artificial Intelligence
Short info about job
Company: King's College London
Department: Analytical & Environmental Sciences Division
Salary: £27,629 Grade 5 p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1502 4682342
Fax: +44-1488 4076721
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Detail information about job Research Assistant in Bioanalytical Chemistry. Terms and conditions vacancy
The salary will be paid at Grade 5, £27,629 per annum, plus £2,923 per annum London Allowance.
This post will be a Fixed Term Contract for 20 months
Based within the Analytical & Environmental Research Division at King’s College London, this role will support the recently funded iNVERTOX project, which focuses on the development of intelligent in silico prediction of sub-lethal effects of emerging environmental pollutants on aquatic species (BBSRC reference: BB/P005187/1).
As part of this project, a range of high quality analytical measurements are required for ~60 selected pharmaceuticals with respect to their uptake, metabolism and excretion from a model invertebrate species, Gammarus pulex. Firstly, this position will involve the application of quantitative analytical methods involving pressurized liquid extraction, solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for biota samples. These measurements will be used to understand mechanisms of action and to help interpret metabolomics data gathered in parallel to identify significant molecular level changes. Secondly, the research assistant will be responsible for maintenance and operation of the bespoke dosing/exposure facility at KCL and measurement of phenotype level changes in the organism using freshwater bio-monitors.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles arising from the results generated. This project is led by King’s College London and runs in partnership with AstraZeneca, The Francis Crick Institute and the University of Surrey.
The selection process will include competency and experience based questions and a panel interview.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Dr Leon Barron ([email protected])
To apply for this role, please go to the King’s College London HireWire Job Board and register to download and submit the specified application form.
The deadline for applications is midnight on 20 September 2017.