This core Research position will be responsible for investigating the physics involved that determines the highly sensitive detection of certain flu biomarkers by nanosensors. Developing reliable models that define the interactions of biomolecules on the surface chemistry of the sensor will not only be useful for flu detection, but could also be expanded towards a wider range of infectious diseases such as HIV and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The person will be responsible for the analysis of signal transduction from laboratory readouts, statistical fitting and algorithm development to determine an appropriate simulated signal for predictive and explanatory purposes, and understanding and designing for exploitation the relevant physical effects. This is a position that sits squarely in the middle of the theoretical physics- experimental biology domain and calls for a person skilled in working across these fields. This is a position of high responsibility, requiring intellectual leadership, drive and vision. The person must have a demonstrated ability for creative, original independent research of the highest impact, ability to multi-task and organise their work to meet deadlines. The post will also involve supervision of postgraduate students and the creation of new teaching programmes at UCL.
This core Research position is funded for 1 year in the first instance.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant subject, with an outstanding track record of international research excellence in theoretical physics and publications in high impact journals (eg Physical Review Letters). Demonstration of independent thinking and expertise in physics problem solving for biological problems is required. The role requires strong leadership and good interpersonal skills and a broad range of expertise and substantial experience in the following fields: theoretical/computational physics, protein chemistry, nanotechnology, signal transduction analysis and modelling, statistics and microscopic modelling of bio-molecular interactions.
Further details about the post and the application procedure are available at www.london-nano.com. Applicants are also requested to submit a 2-page research proposal outlining a research vision and workplan for the future development of mobile diagnostics. If you are unable to apply online please contact Ms Denise Ottley at the London Centre for Nanotechnology, d.ottley@ucl.ac.uk or 17-19 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH, for advice.
Informal enquiries about the project can be made to Prof Rachel McKendry r.a.mckendry@ucl.ac.uk
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