Research Fellow
UCL
About usBiosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.This is an exciting opportunity to join Professor Patricia Salinas lab at the main campus of UCL located at the heart of London.About the roleThe main purpose of this position is to:
Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: mid-JulyAppointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £34,502 – £36,348 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Patricia Salinas at .If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at .About youThe Research Fellow will study the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate synaptic plasticity in the mammalian nervous system. Specifically, the postholder will investigate the role of neuronal activity on the localization of Frizzled, receptors for Wnt ligands, promoting the assembly of synapses. The postholder will have the opportunity to examine how deficient Wnt-Frizzled signalling influences synapse stability in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The postdoctoral research is expected to generate solid data for scientific publications and to contribute to the research success of the team.You must have a PhD degree in the field of neurobiology, developmental biology, or cell biology. Experience in cellular, molecular and biochemical approaches is also essential.The applicant will:
£42099 – 50585 per year
London
Fri, 05 Jul 2024 01:17:36 GMT
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