Research Associate x3

Salary: £28,695-£37,394

Reference: PS06656

Closing date: 31 August 2015

We are looking for three motivated, ambitious and independent post-doctoral researchers to join an interdisciplinary research project on Alzheimer’s disease, developing novel models of human white matter, single-molecule fluorescence techniques, sensitive biosensors and cutting-edge optical imaging methods. The project is ambitious, aiming to make step changes in human stem cell development, tissue culture engineering, biosensor generation and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

This focused collaborative project brings together the expertise of:

Dr. Káradóttir (Wellcome Trust – MRC Stem Cell Institute: http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/researchers/principal-investigators/dr-ragnhildur-thra-kradttir),

Dr. Lee (Dept. of Chemistry: http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/person/sl591),

Prof. Spillantini (Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience: http://www.brc.cam.ac.uk/principal-investigators/maria-spillantini/),

Dr. Coleman (John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair: http://www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/directory/profile.php?mcoleman),

Prof. Brayne (Institute of Public Health: http://www.iph.cam.ac.uk/about-us/key-people/carol-brayne/),

Prof. Brown (Dept. of Biochemistry: http://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/people/uto/brown),

and Prof. Hall (Dept. Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology: http://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/directory/lisa-hall), all based at the University of Cambridge.

This multi-departmental arrangement provides an excellent environment for research and career development, as the post holders will benefit from the resources and expertise of biological, physical and medical sciences in this multidisciplinary project.

Requirements:

We are looking for candidates that hold a PhD, (1) in the field of neuroscience/biochemistry/stem cell biology/medicine, and (2) candidates which hold a PhD in the field of chemistry/bioengineering/engineering/biophysics. Candidates with experience in cross-disciplinary research are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidates will have a strong publication record and enjoy ambitious projects at the frontiers of neuroscience and biotechnology. We are specially looking for candidates that are self-motivated, collaborative with effective communication skills and enjoy working in a team. Proven capacity to design, execute, and interpret experimental data is essential.

Applicants should have obtained (or expect to obtain) one of the following:

(1) a PhD in neuroscience/biochemistry/stem cell biology/medicine. Experience in tissue culture methods (such as deriving neuronal cells from human IPSCs), fluorescence imaging or neurodegenerative disease, is highly advantageous.

(2) a PhD in biophysics, physical chemistry, photonics, optics or related disciplines. Experience with single-molecule fluorescence techniques, generation of biosensors or electrochemical engineering would be highly advantageous. Candidates should have a keen interest in applying physical methods to complex biological systems, although no prior knowledge of neurodegenerative disease or biology is required, and enjoy working in a highly multidisciplinary environment.

(3) a PhD in either physical or life sciences, with a solid background in cross-disciplinary research, particularly in neuroscience and biophysics or bioengineering. Experience with fluorescence techniques, generation of biosensors or electrochemical engineering, electrophysiology, or tissue culture methods/engineering development, would be highly advantageous.

Start date is flexible but can be as early as October 2015.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2018 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7634. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the ‘Apply online’ button and register an account with the University’s Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 31 August 2015.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application to supplement your application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Informal enquiries about the post are also welcome via email on jobs@stemcells.cam.ac.uk.

Interviews will be held in mid-September 2015. If you have not been invited for interview by 15 September 2015, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Please quote reference PS06656 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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