Postdoctoral Research Fellow
This Genentech funded full-time post is immediately available on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2027.
The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
The Role
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills to work on an EU multi-centre observational study, BEAT-DKD (https://www.beat-dkd.eu/), which seeks to identify early biomarkers for progression of diabetic kidney disease.
The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Kim Gooding and Professor Angela Shore and be responsible for leading the data analysis of the Exeter BEAT-DKD sub-studies, driving paper drafting and significantly contributing to the data-analysis of the main BEAT-DKD consortium imaging study with support from supervisors and the study team. The postholder responsibilities will include data management and analysis, integrating a variety of data sources (clinical, different imaging modalities, traditional and novel biofluid based biomarkers (e.g. omics data)) using innovative approaches, liaising with the central BEAt-DKD data management team, statistical analysis and preparing local manuscripts and participating in central BEAt-DKD writing groups.
About You
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and an established track record of publishing papers demonstrating their analytical expertise. Applicants will have a background of developing data analysis plans to address research questions, integrating and analysing data from a variety of different sources, and disseminating their work. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, provide statistical/analysis advice and expertise, supervise the work of others and act as a team leader if required. Applicants will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of analytical methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicant will be able to develop research proposals; identify sources of research funding and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
For further information please contact Dr Kim Gooding, e-mail [email protected] or telephone (01392) 403088.
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
What we can offer you:
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
How we can help
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
