Postdoc position in spinal cord regeneration in mammals

The opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious postdoctoral researcher interested in taking advantage of single-cell genomics and in vivo gene delivery approaches to tackle a long-standing question in biology: why can some animals regenerate the spinal cord but others cannot? The post holder will drive an exciting project comparing the spinal cord response to injury between two mammals, the poorly regenerative lab mouse and the spiny mouse – the only known mammalian regenerator.

The post holder will be funded by Wellcome and part of a larger Wellcome-funded research programme aiming to generate comprehensive single-cell omics data sets and perform functional studies across species to gain deep insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that support and limit spinal cord regeneration.

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

The position is initially offered for 3 years but can be extended. The selected candidate will be encouraged and supported to apply for postdoctoral fellowships.

Your skills and attributes for success

• A PhD (or PhD near completion) in regenerative biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, neurobiology, neuroscience or similar.
• Experience in animal work including in vivo procedures.
• Experience in generation and analysis of single-cell data sets.
• Expertise in molecular biology.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The successful candidate will drive independent, high-quality research while working closely with other team members and collaborators.

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.

Fore more details about how to apply click here or get in touch: aida.rodrigo-albors@ed.ac.uk