Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neurodevelopment Research using Organoids

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neurodevelopment Research using Organoids

Company

University of Surrey

Job description

The University of Surrey invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an exciting project investigating the role of prenatal nutrition in childhood neurodevelopment. This interdisciplinary project, funded by the Waterloo Foundation, combines human brain organoid models and multi-omics to uncover the molecular mechanisms influencing neurodevelopment. The project’s ultimate goal is to develop personalised nutrition strategies during pregnancy, contributing to the field of precision medicine and public health.This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis for 12 months with an option for extension.The roleAs a postdoctoral research fellow, you will lead ground breaking experiments using state-of-the-art 3D organoid models to recapitulate early human neurodevelopment. Additionally, the candidate will have an opportunity to utilise the COPSAC2010 birth cohort data to understand the complex interactions between prenatal diet and nutrient supplementation on offspring neurodevelopment and whether this can be explained by early-age gut microbiome and metabolic profiles.The ultimate goal is to develop personalised nutrition strategies during pregnancy to promote healthy neurodevelopment in children, contributing to advancements in childhood neurodevelopment and public health.The research fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Min Kim (University of Surrey) in collaboration with Prof. Bo Chawes (COPSAC, Denmark) and Dr. Olivier Cexus (University of Surrey).About youWe are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual with the following qualifications:Essential Skills:

• PhD (or soon to gain) in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong experience working with multicellular organoid cultures.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as R and Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience in neurodevelopment research or prenatal nutrition.
• Familiarity with gut microbiome analysis and metabolomics.

How to applyTo apply, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria outlined above on the University Website.For informal enquiries, contact Dr Min Kim ( ) and Dr Olivier Cexus ( ).Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial pre-screen interview in early November, followed by face-to-face interviews (optional) in mid-November.”Further details

Expected salary

£36924 – 37999 per year

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:21:40 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.