Research Associate in Forensic Omics

The purpose of this role is to work with Dr. Noemi Procopio and the Forens-OMICS research group within the School of Law and Policing. The role involves contributing to the group’s multi-omics research on forensic sciences, particularly focusing on bone proteomics and metabolomics for post-mortem interval (PMI) estimation and related forensic applications. The post-holder will support high-quality research activities and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. This position also involves training peers and students and disseminating research to external agencies and organizations.

The post holder will conduct research in forensic science, focusing on the integration of proteomics and metabolomics for PMI estimation and other forensic applications and lead and contribute to the validation of molecular forensic techniques, including instrument reproducibility and inter-laboratory validation for use in forensic casework.

Candidates require a PhD, or equivalent in a relevant field, such as Forensic Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines. Applicants which are concluding their PhD at the time of application can still be considered. A strong record of first-author publications in peer-reviewing journals is essential, alongside the ability to extract and analyse biomolecules from complex forensic samples.

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