Summary:Postdoctoral in Biochemical Diagnostic Tool: The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work under the supervision of Prof. Steven F. Lee in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry in collaboration with Prof. Sonia Gandhi at The Francis Crick Institute. The position is funded by a philanthropic gift and focuses on developing a biochemical diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s Disease by detecting protein
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biochemical Diagnostic Tool Development for Parkinson’s Diseaseaggregates.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Development of diagnostic tests for Parkinson’s Disease |
| Location | Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge |
| Salary | £32,296 – £45,163 |
| Reference | MA44566 |
| Category | Research |
| Published Date | 20 December 2024 |
| Closing Date | 19 January 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or close to completion in Chemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in optical microscopy, advanced imaging techniques, or single-molecule methods.
- Experience with microfluidics device fabrication.
- Knowledge of protein biochemistry and assay development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to interdisciplinary research.
- Experience with data analysis, machine learning, or image processing is desirable.
- Knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases or Parkinson’s Disease research is a plus.
Job Description:
The primary responsibilities for the selected candidate will include:
- Developing and applying advanced single-molecule imaging and analysis techniques for detecting alpha-synuclein oligomers in biofluids.
- Collaborating with clinical partners to acquire and process diverse biofluid samples.
- Designing and optimizing assays to target specific oligomeric assemblies.
- Working closely with collaborators at The Francis Crick Institute to validate findings ensuring disease relevance.
- Publishing high-impact research findings and contributing to the development of a prototype diagnostic tool.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click the ‘Apply’ button to register an account with the recruitment system and submit their application online. Applicants are required to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter, and a publications list. Note that any additional documents that are not requested will not be considered as part of the application.
For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Lee directly via email at sl591@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference MA44566 in your application and all correspondence regarding this vacancy.
Last Date to Apply:
19 January 2025
The University of Cambridge actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
