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Research Fellow in Neuroscience
£31,607-£36,371 (pro rata)
Fixed term 21 months
About the Role
We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic researcher to investigate sensory neurodegeneration within the Centre for Systems Health and Integrated Metabolic Research.
Modern day treatment of cancer has extended peoples lives. However, this success has led to numerous side effects due to the toxic nature of chemotherapeutic agents. A major debilitating side effect of chemotherapy is a high incidence of sensory neurodegeneration in cancer patients. This long-lasting inescapable pain (neuropathic pain) greatly impacts upon the patients quality of life and wider society. Chemotherapy induced sensory neurodegeneration is strongly associated with increased interaction between neurons and the immune system, presented as enhanced neuroinflammation and alterations in metabolism. This research position will evaluate disruption in sensory neural tissue integrity and function through investigating chemotherapy induced inflammation and metabolic disturbance to understand the cause of pain in cancer survivors.
These studies will investigate the underlying novel mechanisms that are attributable to the onset of neuropathic pain. A successful applicant will be embedded within the Centre for Systems Health and Integrated Metabolic Research (SHiMR) as part of the Integrative Neurophysiology theme, and will have experience in performing cell based assays including primary neuronal cell culture, flow cytometry and calcium assays. Experience in performing invivo assays is desirable.
The University is making multi-million-pound investments in both buildings and equipment at the award-winning “green” Clifton campus. The successful applicant will work primarily within our Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (ISTeC) building and have access to our state-of-the-art facilities for imaging and Omics approaches.
Applications close on 4th July 2024
Interview date: week commencing 22nd July 2024.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
Our courses in the Department of Biosciences are research-led, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and access to high-specification facilities. It is one of the many reasons why our courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Royal Society of Biology and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Dr Richard Hulse (Associate Professor) at Richard.Hulse@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- Between 30 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at Benefits | Nottingham Trent University
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April 2024) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
