Postdoctoral Research Associate: Join the University of Exeter’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr. Nikolas Nikolaou in conducting laboratory-based research to elucidate the extra-nuclear function of SNRNP70, a major spliceosome protein, in modulating the axonal transcriptome and regulating neuronal connectivity.
- Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Research Area: RNA biology, neuroscience, molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in zebrafish, primary neuron cultures, transcriptome analysis using RNA-Seq, cell biology, imaging studies for monitoring RNA dynamics in real time.
- Location: Exeter
- Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant field, prior experience in RNA biology and/or neuroscience preferred. Candidates with relevant experience from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
- Job Description: The successful applicant will be involved in molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in zebrafish, primary neuron cultures, and transcriptome analysis using RNA-Seq. Experience of cell biology including imaging studies to monitor RNA dynamics in real time is essential. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
- How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send a completed application to Dr. Nikolas Nikolaou via email at n.nikolaou@exeter.ac.uk. For further information, please contact Dr. Nikolas Nikolaou at 01392 727573.
- Last Date for Apply: 12th November 2024
