Postdoc position in mammalian brain regeneration at The University of Edinburgh

The opportunity

We are looking for a curious and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study mammalian brain regeneration. The post holder will be part of a Brain Research UK research project and investigate how adult neural stem cells and other glial cells respond to a focal injury and drive tissue regeneration in the spiny mouse – the only mammal known to rebuild complex tissues after substantial damage.

The post holder will join our highly collaborative and growing team, which seeks to gain deep insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of central nervous system regeneration by working across species with diverse regenerative capabilities. The post holder will also work closely with a strong, extended team of local (Anna Williams, The University of Edinburgh) and international collaborators (Barbara Treutlein, ETH Zurich; Fiona Doetsch, University of Basel).

This is a unique opportunity to discover new biology and inform new strategies to promote regeneration in otherwise non-regenerative species.

The position is for 3 years but the post holder will be encouraged and supported to apply for postdoctoral fellowships to develop their own research directions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD in regenerative biology, neurobiology/neuroscience or similar;
• experience in animal work and ideally stereotaxic surgery;
• experimental design experience and expertise;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• commitment to a highly collaborative and positive work environment.

About us

The Rodrigo Albors lab strongly values creativity, diversity, collaboration, and a positive research culture. We are based at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) within the newly built Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR), at The University of Edinburgh. The IRR houses the largest grouping of researchers interested in stem cell biology, developmental biology, reprogramming, inflammation, tissue regeneration and repair in the world. The critical mass of researchers at IRR and and the wider University of Edinburgh means that we are uniquely positioned to reveal fundamental differences between highly regenerative and poorly regenerative species. We have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology platforms including advanced light microscopy, single cell and spatial biology, bioinformatics and flow cytometry and cell sorting. We provide plenty of opportunities for training and career development for postdoctoral researchers.