Glasgow, G12 8QQ, Scotland
Tel +44 (0) 141 330 2000
Research Assistant/Fellow in Biomedical Engineering
University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
School of Engineering
Ref: E20022
Salary: £25,751 – £28,983 per annum
The post is for a fixed term of two years.
Cell shape plays a key role in growth control, embryonic development and stem cell differentiation. In the body, cell shape is regulated by the extracellular matrix (ECM) at the micro- and nanoscale. By engineering surfaces that mimic nature, we intend to control cell shape and subsequently its function. This exciting area of research offers benefits to a huge range of applications, from tissue engineering through to pharmaceutical development.
We therefore invite applicants for a Research Assistant/Fellow position to develop a new generation of bioactive surfaces that will precisely control cell shape and dimensionality on a variety of substrates. You will develop innovative immobilization and patterning strategies for a combination of different biomolecules and will explore ways to control their densities on patterned surfaces. These artificial ECM will be used in stem cell research to understand the regulatory role of cell shape in cell growth and differentiation (in collaboration with the University of Manchester, Center of Materials Science and Clinical Science).
The post is based in the Division of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will work alongside researchers from a diverse range of disciplines and will develop expert skills in a range of microscopic techniques (confocal, atomic force microscopy, SEM, etc) and an in-depth knowledge of surface chemistry, stem cell biology and molecular biology.
Requirements:
Candidates should possess a PhD (or work completed for PhD) in a relevant subject, typically chemistry/biochemistry/engineering/materials science/polymer science.
Experience of surface chemistry, conjugation methods, patterning techniques, microfluidics, and biomaterials would be advantageous. Experience in cell culture and surface analysis (e.g. XPS, atomic force microscopy) is also desirable.
Candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated and confident with excellent organisational skills and the ability to drive projects forward independently.
Application: Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Huabing Yin, Email: huabing.yin@glasgow.ac.uk, tel: (+44)141 330 4109.
Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 21st January 2011
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