Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Cell Biology of Neuronal Differentiation – University of Manchester

Applications are invited for a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate to join the laboratory of Dr Raman Das in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester, UK. The successful candidate will exploit cutting-edge live tissue imaging techniques to dissect the cell biological mechanisms regulating establishment of neuron polarity and axon extension during vertebrate neurogenesis.

This project builds on our recent discovery of a new form of cell sub-division, apical abscission, which regulates detachment of new-born neurons from the ventricle of the neural tube and facilitates progression of neuronal differentiation. (Das, R.M. & Storey, K.G. (2014) Apical Abscission Alters Cell Polarity and Dismantles the Primary Cilium During Neurogenesis. Science 343, 200-204.).

This MRC funded position is available for 3 years (in the first instance). Applicants should have recently obtained (or shortly expect to gain) a PhD in cell and developmental biology or a related field. Experience with vertebrate embryos and live imaging techniques would be an advantage, as would an interest in the cellular mechanisms directing neuronal differentiation. The successful candidate will benefit from hands-on training and close interaction with the principal investigator and will benefit from the world-class facilities available in the lab and at the University of Manchester.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Dr Raman Das at raman.das@manchester.ac.uk.

For more details please visit: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=10997

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