Postdoctoral Associate in Bowel Disease: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the laboratory of Prof. Ewan St. John Smith at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge. This exciting opportunity focuses on uncovering new insights into Crohn’s disease by leveraging the unique biology of naked mole rats.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Specifically Crohn’s Disease
Location: Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, Central Cambridge
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain shortly, a PhD in an appropriate discipline (e.g., Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Genetics).
- Relevant experience in single-cell and genomic bioinformatic analyses is essential; familiarity with cell culture and molecular biology techniques is beneficial.
- A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to manage research and administrative tasks effectively are required.
Job Description:
The position will involve a multidisciplinary approach to study the unique resistance to inflammatory bowel disease in naked mole rats. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comparative genomics to identify genetic factors that support the unique physiology of naked mole rats.
- Utilizing in vivo models of IBD in both mice and naked mole rats to characterize disease pathogenesis through behavioral, histological, electrophysiological, and transcriptomic analyses.
- Investigating cellular models to unveil the molecular mechanisms underlying the enhanced barrier integrity of the naked mole-rat gastrointestinal tract.
- Developing and conducting experiments, writing research findings for publication, managing personal research activities, supervising students, and assisting with grant applications.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should register an account with the recruitment system and apply online through the University of Cambridge’s careers page. Informal inquiries can be directed to Prof. Ewan St John Smith at es336@cam.ac.uk. For application inquiries, please contact the HR team at hr@phar.cam.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply:
Applications will be accepted until 31 January 2025. Please quote reference PL44592 in your application and any correspondence regarding this vacancy.
Salary:
£36,924 – £45,163 (depending on qualifications and experience)
