Research Fellow in Oral Biology
Are you interested in working in the field of Oral Biology, furthering your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities? Do you have laboratory experience in human cell biology, microbiology and/ or immunology laboratory techniques? Would you like to join a team working on an industry funded project and do you have the skills and drive to work independently towards it’s completion?
This is an opportunity to join an established research team working with Dr Josie Meade and Dr Thuy Do in the Division of Oral Biology within the Leeds School of Dentistry, in collaboration with partners from the corporate oral health sector. As part of this team you will be investigating the influence of toothpaste additives on the activity of oral bacteria, human oral and immune cells, and the interactions between them. You will use mammalian and microbiological culture techniques, some of which are already used in our laboratories, others will need to be established and therefore experience in troubleshooting protocols will be required for successful delivery of the project.
You will have a PhD and first degree in biological sciences or a related discipline. You will also have experience of working independently and as part of a laboratory team. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills will be essential, as is a willingness to occasionally work flexibly.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Josephine Meade, Dept of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry
Email: j.l.meade@leeds.ac.uk
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