Research Fellow

School/department: Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Hours: part time or full time hours considered up to 1FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract: fixed term until 30 June 2024
Reference: 9794
Salary: starting at £35,333 to £42,155 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 28 September 2022
Closing date:  19 October 2022. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date
Expected interview date: W/C 31 October 2022
Expected start date: As soon as possible 

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Sarah Newbury of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. 

RNA stability plays a critical role in the control of gene expression by determining the levels of mRNA which can be translated into protein. In this project, the Research Fellow will carry out research into the role of ribonucleases in the regulation of cell proliferation in human cells as well as the fruit-fly Drosophila melanogaster. The project has relevance to cancer and is also applicable to disease therapies and protein production in industrial contexts.

The Research Fellow will join an active and collaborative research group investigating the roles of ribonucleases and RNAs in human disease and developmental biology. There are close links to other research groups working in the area of RNA Biology across other departments such as Life Sciences and the School of Applied Biosciences, University of Brighton (https://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/clinical-and-experimental-medicine/rna-biology-research-group/index.aspx ). 

The post is based at the Medical Research Building, Falmer, BSMS, University of Sussex campus which is well equipped for the proposed research. At BSMS, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment with our expertise covering a wide range of experimental systems related to Biomedical Research. Further information about our research can be obtained from our website at http://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/  

For this role, you should have a PhD (or close to completion) in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely allied discipline. Experience in a wide range of RNA-based techniques, qRT-PCR, RNA-seq, cell culture, microscopy and bioinformatics is also essential. 

Please contact Prof Sarah Newbury ([email protected] ) for informal enquiries. For information about our lab please visit https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/contact-us/staff/professor-sarah-newbury.aspx

Applications should be accompanied by a full CV, a statement of research interests and aspirations (not more than 4 pages) and the names of three academic referees.  

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex , on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 9794 [PDF 118.42KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page   for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance  if you require visa sponsorship. 

How to apply

Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB]  and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB]  and fill in all sections.

Email your completed application, full CV, statement of research interests and aspirations (not more than 4 pages) and personal details and equal opportunities form, to [email protected]   

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

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