research assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
We are recruiting an ambitious and energetic postdoctoral scientist with cell biology and animal handling expertise to work on a research project studying neurodegeneration.
The successful applicant will work in the lab of Professor David Rubinsztein, FRS, FMedSci (Cambridge Institute for Medical Research and UK Dementia Research Institute) https://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk/research/principal-investigators/rubinsztein
Applicants must have PhD awarded in a relevant subject. It is essential for this role that you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the following: Neuronal and astrocyte differentiation of human ESCs and iPSCs, primary neuronal culture, animal handling, standard molecular biology techniques (SDS PAGE, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, RNA isolation, qPCRs, immunocytochemistry, cloning), protein synthesis assays.
The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) forms part of the University of Cambridge Clinical School and is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The Institute provides modern laboratory accommodation and state of the art research facilities http://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk .
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor David Rubinsztein on [email protected]
For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Charlotte Yelton, HR Supervisor on [email protected]
Please do not email applications to us directly - please apply via the link below in order for your application to be considered.
Please quote reference SE37792 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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