Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:The Opportunity:A postdoc is required for a multidisciplinary research group (Dr Selvaraj/ Prof Wishart /Prof Chandran) within the UK Dementia Research Institute to contribute and expand our knowledge on pathophysiology of motor neuron disease (MND) with an ultimate goal of developing novel therapeutics and development to clinical trial. In particular, this project will investigate cellular dysfunction in motor neurons and role of glial cells in modulating motor neuron function in MND using various patient derived 2D human stem cell models. This project will also involve in testing high value candidate drugs that emerge from ongoing drug discovery projects in Edinburgh. The post holder will conduct original research and produce data for high quality publications, grant proposals and dissemination to the public.This post is fixed term (36 months), full-time (35 hours per week) and is based on-campus.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in developmental or molecular or translational neuroscience (completed or submitted with viva examination imminent)
• Essential – expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods, cell culture techniques, live imaging, molecular biology
• Desirable – experience in human iPSC derived neuronal and glial cultures, live imaging – calcium imaging
• Experience in writing and publishing research papers in high-quality journals
• Experience presenting own results at internal and external meetings

Click to view a copy of the fullAs part of this application you will be required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria, as outlined on the job description.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary of UE07 (£39,347 – £46,974 per annum).
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Informal enquiries may be made to .About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Deanery of Clinical Sciences (Head, Professor Lorna Marson) has an international reputation in clinical based research through the combination of basic, clinical and translational science and epidemiological studies, and as a part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, offers unparalleled opportunities for ground-breaking interdisciplinary research in the bio-medical sciences.The Deanery comprises 5 interdisciplinary Research Centres: the University of Edinburgh/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences (Director, Professor Andy Baker), the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (Director, Professor Colin Smith), the Centre for Inflammation Research (Director, Professor David Dockrell), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (Director, Professor Stuart Forbes), the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (Director, Professor Andrew Horne) – of which the latter three Centres comprise the Institute for Repair and Regeneration; as well as the Edinburgh Imaging Facility (Director, Professor Dave Newby) the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (Director, Professor Neeraj Dhaun) and the Edinburgh Dental Institute.Clinical Sciences employs around 1000 members of academic and support staff and has over 550 Honorary members who contribute significantly to teaching and research. The Deanery is a major contributor to the undergraduate MBChB curriculum and has approximately 1000 registered post graduate students studying a range of PhD, MD, taught and research MSc and on-line distance learning programmes. The Deanery can be found at the Bioquarter Campus (Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Chancellor’s Building, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People), the Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, the Western General Hospital and the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:28:37 GMT

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