Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

UCL

Job description

About usThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to join The Pichaud lab as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working in the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) at University College London. Work in our lab focused on understanding how cells interact to assemble functional organs. This project funded by the Medical Research Council is innovative and original, and should provide an excellent platform for a motivated scientist to start their own research group.About the roleThe Pichaud Lab employs molecular genetics, utilising both hypothesis-driven and unbiased approaches. Our primary model system is the fly eye, where we can manipulate each cell-type with great spatial-temporal resolution. We are looking for a colleague scientist who will combine an excellent understanding of molecular and cell biology with a special focus on epithelial tissues as well the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.Role specific details:

• This is a 3 year fixed-term role in the first instance, and can be extended up to 4 years in total.

• Research Fellows – Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If a PhD has not yet been awarded, appointment will be on the 6B scale initially (at £38,966 inclusive of London Weighting per annum) and upgraded to grade 7 on award of PhD.

About youThe successful candidate will be will be part of a multidisciplinary research team studying epithelial cell and tissue biology, spanning from molecular analysis of gene expression, biochemical and mechanical cell-cell and cell microenvironment interaction, and mathematical modelling of tissue morphogenesis.The candidate should possess:

• a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline, or a concrete plan to defend a PhD thesis within a short timeframe

• a solid bases of developmental and cell biology and a good understanding of tissue morphogenesis

• a good knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to bioimaging; imaging and image analysis, Drosophila molecular genetics, and solid notions of bioinformatics

• a good research track with a record, with at least one first author publication, and other contributions to the scientific community, including posters and talks at meetings.

• experience of leading and managing a research project

• ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of own research background and to effectively communicate research achievements to both, a specialist and to a lay audience

• willingness to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment among team members and to advocate for and promote an endeavour of equality, diversity, and inclusion among colleagues and other LMCB members.

What we offerLocated at the heart of UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, the LMCB has in-house access to a range of state-of-the-art equipment, including optic (e.g. Airyscan, SoRA spinning disc, diPSIM, lattice light sheet, SIM, PALM, STORM, STED) and cryo-electron microscopy (e.g array tomography volume EM and Correlative light electron microscopy), and a 10x genomics platform.

Expected salary

£42099 – 50585 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:20:59 GMT

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