Research Associate in Micro-Raman Spectroscopy of Cells and Tissue

Fixed Term post for 12 months in the first instance, with possibility of extension

Salary in the range £32,750 to £35,420 per annum

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on a project aimed at performing micro-Raman spectroscopy of tissue and of living cells as a function of cell differentiation and drug exposure. The post will be held in the Department of Materials and the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London in the biomaterials and tissue engineering group led by Professor Molly Stevens (www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/m.stevens).

Raman spectroscopy of cells is rapidly growing in importance in biological science and can become an important tool in tissue engineering. Raman spectroscopy can further our understanding of the primary cellular process vital for developing functional tissue constructs, such as differentiation and maintenance of cell phenotype, in addition to non-invasively monitoring the cellular response to tissue scaffolds. Raman spectroscopy can potentially offer a non-invasive, information rich biochemical “snap-shot” of living human cells rapidly, without the need of labels or contrast enhancers. This project will involve performing micro-Raman spectroscopy of tissue and of living cells as a function of cell differentiation and drug exposure. A range of multivariate statistical analyses will be employed and the experiments will be complemented with ongoing cell biology in the research group to understand how these spectral changes relate to cell genotype and phenotype.

You will be a conscientious, innovative experimental scientist who has successfully completed a PhD (or equivalent) in Raman spectroscopy of biological systems. Experience in the following areas is desirable: Raman spectroscopy as applied to tissue and cells, multivariate statistical analyses and cell biology. Previous Research Associate level experience is also desirable. You should have a proven publication record in well-ranked journals and you will work well within a team of dynamic students and Research Associates in newly refurbished laboratories on the South Kensington Campus. You will have extensive interaction with several academic collaborators and in addition to the state-of-the-art facilities within the department; you will also have access to the facilities at the new London Centre for Nanotechnology.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are necessary.

Our preferred method of application is online via our website please click the Apply button below (select “Job Search” and enter the job reference no EN20130301FH). Please complete and upload an application form as directed and submit any other relevant supporting documents such as your full CV. 

Further information can be obtained from Professor Molly Stevens, m.stevens@imperial.ac.uk

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact: Mrs Darakshan Khan - d.khan@imperial.ac.uk

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Closing date: 14 September 2013

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