Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Biosensors Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

GBP 38,448 - 48,337 per year

• Conduct and disseminate original research aligned with the project and in collaboration with the multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Design, build, test and validate graphene based electrochemical bioassays for high sensitivity detection of extracellular vesicles.
• Design and implement a sophisticated design of experiments and analyse the results.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the project team.
• Carry out the research project to a high standard by:
  • Meeting planned milestones and deliverables.
  • Reporting progress regularly to supervisors, both verbally and in written reports.
  • Keeping clear written records of work done and storing data in accessible formats according to a system agreed with the project supervisor.
• Generate academic output associated with the research activity, such as journal publications or oral presentations to conferences.
• Contribute to outreach and impact engagement activities of the project.
• Demonstrate initiative in making routine decisions in order to manage and achieve project deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist the development of student research skills and contribute to the assessment of student knowledge in the context of teaching and supervision duties.
• Maintain and develop collaborations with internal and external partners in the field.
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Essential:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD in chemistry/biology/biomedical engineering or any other relevant disciplines and excellent track record of work in the following fields: experimental electrochemistry, biosensor development, cancer biology.
• Hands-on experience in electrochemistry and electrochemical sensor development to a very high standard.
• Evidence of a developing publication record.
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
  Experience in performing data interpretation and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.