The post is based in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science at the University of Surrey, within the School of Veterinary Medicine in Guildford, Surrey.
You will be part of a growing, inter-disciplinary research group with a strong international reputation. The school and wider Faculty of Health and Medical Science has a strategic commitment to One Health research which is reflected in a diverse range of research groups investigating health and disease in humans and animals.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist to deliver the scientific objectives of a project which explores the potential of faecal biomarkers as research and clinical diagnostic tools for horses.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and undertaking laboratory assays of cytokines and other biomarkers in faecal samples, and for the statistical analysis of this data. Working with the project’s academic investigators, the post-holder will lead on writing high quality scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have a track record of timely delivery of immunoassay results. Competency in laboratory immunoassay techniques essential and previous experience of multi-variable data analysis will be very useful in this role. A scientist with well-developed scientific writing skills is sought to deliver the required publications from this project in a timely fashion.
In addition to your salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, attractive research environments, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, our benefit packages include pension, childcare assistance and discounted membership of university sports facilities.
The University of Surrey is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Guildford, just 30 miles from London and benefits from excellent rail, air and road connections.
Closing Date: 23 Oct 2024
Area: Research & Teaching
Salary: £36,924 to £39,105 per annum Fixed Term until 30/09/2026
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