英国巴兹和伦敦医学院博士后职位

Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant within the Stem cells, Regeneration and Cancer Team, led by Silvia Marino. The appointee will join an internationally recognised and highly motivated team of scientists investigating the role of Polycomb group genes in maintaining stem cell fate and in controlling proliferation and differentiation of progenitor cells, including their essential role in skeletal muscle regeneration. In particular we now plan, in collaboration with the neuromuscular clinical team led by Aleksandar Radunovic at Barts Health NHS Trust, to assess the translational potential of our recent discoveries in mouse models to enhance the regenerative process of the skeletal muscle in human neuromuscular disorders such as motor neurone disease.

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in the biology of postnatal stem cells and in the potential application of the latter to enhance regeneration and repair.

Candidates should have a strong background in cell biology and/or molecular biology. Experience in primary cell culture, microscopy techniques and/or image analysis will be highly desirable. Applicants must also have excellent technical, computing, communication and team working skills.

The post is based in the Blizard Institute, Whitechapel Campus. The Blizard Institute provides a stimulating scientific environment and state of the art infrastructure and facilities, it was returned under UoA4 Hospital based clinical subjects in RAE2008 and was ranked joint 1st in terms of proportion of 4* and 3* outputs and 7th/28 in terms of grade point average.

This is a full-time fixed term post for 3 years. Starting salary will be in the range £30,500 � £35,824 per annum inclusive of London allowance. Benefits for this post include 30 days annual leave plus 4 college closure days, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Silvia Marino s.marino@qmul.ac.uk .

Details about the Institute can be found at blizard.qmul.ac.uk