Last Date: 10/05/2023.
JOB DESCRIPTION
School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering
Institute/Discipline: Institute for Bioengineering
Grade Salary Range: UE07 £37,099 – £44,263
Contract type, Hours per week: Fixed Term, Full time, 35 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 36 months
Number of posts: 1
The Opportunity:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease involving multiple liver cell types that affects nearly one third of people worldwide. NAFLD can progress to more severe forms of liver disease such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. However, there are currently no approved biomarkers or therapies. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual to drive cutting-edge research in modelling inflammation-driven health-to-disease in the NAFLD-to-NASH transition phase. You will be involved in human liver disease modelling including development of a unique, dynamic human liver acinus-on-a-chip system to unravel relevant molecular pathways, targets and biomarkers. Expertise and interest in tissue engineering (2D-3D organotypic models) and applying novel analytical approaches is highly desirable.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in Biological Sciences or related field and evidence of a strong interest in translational research and motivation to study inflammation and disease modelling
- Expertise in mammalian cell culture, tissue/biological engineering, cell and molecular biology and bioimaging techniques
- Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills including data analysis
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly – orally and in writing.
- Flexibility and ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary environment
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
To become part of a positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place within an exciting multi-disciplinary project. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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ABOUT US
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.
Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes: www.eng.ed.ac.uk
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