英国牛津大学招收基因工程博士后

Post-doctoral Research Scientist - Long Noncoding RNAs in Drosophila : Oxford, United Kingdom

Fixed term post on Grade 7: £29,837 to £36,661, with a discretionary range to £40,046 p.a.

MRC Functional Genomics Unit at the University of Oxford

We are looking for a post-doctoral scientist to join Professor Dame Kay Davies’ group at the MRC Functional Genomics Unit. The post holder will join an active research team working on the analysis of mouse models of neurological disease, both neurodegenerative disorders and mental health. The aim of these studies is to understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie cell death and neuronal function and dysfunction in these conditions. The work uses a combination of molecular, cellular and in vivo behavioural methods to address these questions. Specifically, the post holder will be part of an on-going project examining novel stress response pathways in neurodegeneration.

The successful applicant should have a background in molecular / cell biology. Candidates should have a PhD / DPhil in the field of genetics, cell biology or molecular biology or be clinically qualified. Experience of confocal microscopy, tissue culture or rodent models of disease would be an advantage, although training will be given.

The Unit is embedded within the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at the University of Oxford and is a world-renowned centre for research into neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. We offer excellent laboratory facilities in the modern Henry Wellcome Building of Gene Function, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QB. Additional information about the Unit can be found at www.mrcfgu.ox.ac.uk, whilst informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor Davies at kay.davies@dpag.ox.ac.uk. For further information about the Department or MRC please visit: http://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk or http://www.mrc.ac.uk respectively.

This post is available from 1st June 2014 and is funded by the MRC until 31 March 2016