This is an exciting opportunity to join the visionary research team in the Green Chemicals Beacon of Excellence, which addresses the challenge of securing the low carbon economy of the future. The Beacon brings together world-leading expertise in synthetic and computational biology, and aims to harness the power of the genome, reprogramming microorganisms to transform materials at a cellular level. With our established track-record of industrial collaboration, we are creating a cutting-edge clean growth platform that will unleash economic potential for our partners and governments.

Our prestigious internal fellowship schemes are a fundamental part of our Research Vision and aim to recruit the next generation of internal research leaders. Your fellowship would be based in the Bioinformatics group in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, which hosts the Advanced Data Analysis Centre (ADAC) and the Computational Unit of the Green Chemical Beacon, bringing together scientists in the fields of systems biology, machine learning and bioinformatics to create a cutting-edge research environment.

Beacon fellows will be supported to develop an independent research career, whilst actively contributing to the aims of the Beacon Research Programme.

We support applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and also welcome applications from those wishing to work part-time in order to combine the fellowship with other personal responsibilities.

Strategic areas

We are inviting applications in the following thematic areas that resonate or add value to the Green Chemicals Beacon:

• Genomics and bioinformatics for the engineering of microbial cell factories.

Candidates should contact the lead of the Computational Capability Unit, Tania Dottorini (Tania.dottorini@nottingham.ac.uk) for information on the Beacon research strategy and guidance in developing a research proposal

The fellowship offers:

• Professional mentorship and access to the UoN Leadership Academy for professional development
• Three years independent funding covering salary costs at c.£39,000-£48,000
• Extensive career development support, including participation in a mentoring scheme
• The link to a permanent academic post, subject to performance
• Additional funding for research expenses totalling £75,000
• Childcare costs of up to £5,000 per annum
• Access to mentoring, career development and networking with the wider fellowship community

Eligibility: Candidates must have been awarded their PhD. This scheme is aimed at early career researchers, and candidates do not normally have more than 8 year’s postdoctoral experience. However, there are no eligibility rules based on years of post-doctoral experience as this doesn’t allow for variations of career paths across disciplines. Candidates will be assessed on their quality, potential and track record, relative to their career stage.

How to apply:

Apply online, completing the short form and uploading your completed full application form, downloadable below.

Full application deadline 30th August 2019.

Please note, uploading the full application form is a requirement and we will not be able to consider your application if this is not provided. Applicants MUST discuss their research proposal with Dr Tania Dottorini (tania.dottorini@nottingham.ac.uk) or Professor Jamie Leigh (james.leigh@nottingham.ac.uk) , prior to submitting their application. 

All queries regarding eligibility/details of the scheme should be directed to fellowships@nottingham.ac.uk.  For specific information about the role, please contact Tania.Dottorini@nottingham.ac.uk

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx

• Full Application form
• Guidance on submitting a full application
• Apply Online

Please confirm closing dates at original source link and ensure you take note of appropriate time zones for position closing times.  Please note, Veterinarycareers.com.au takes no responsibility for closing dates or removal of job positions advertised.

For next steps in application please register below.