Within the Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence, which has just had its funding renewed for 5 years, we are looking for an experienced research fellow. The post is initially until 30/09/21 but can and is likely to be extended as part of the five year funding of the Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence
We encourage talented and highly motivated applicants with relevant track record to apply. You must have a PhD and some postdoctoral experience ideally in the field of investigating tumour development to find new treatments
Peninsula Medical School (PMS) has a successful and growing research activity with state of the art research facilities. The Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence host three groups and roughly 20 researchers. You will work in the Derriford research facility.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact C Oliver Hanemann by email oliver.hanemann@plymouth.ac.uk
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis until 30th September 2021 due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Interviews are likely to take place on 16th February 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
The University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
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