Research Associate at King’s College: Join the Pellegrini Lab at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology as a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting project focused on generating cerebral and choroid plexus organoids and characterizing their regenerative capacity. The ideal candidate should have expertise in developmental neuroscience and imaging techniques, specifically time-lapse imaging, single-cell RNA sequencing, and human cell/tissue culture experience.This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in developmental neuroscience and make significant advancements in understanding brain development and disease.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Developmental Neuroscience
Location: Guy’s Campus, London
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Neuroscience or a related subject (submitted thesis or awaiting award)
- Research experience in Biological Sciences
- Proficiency in cell/tissue culture techniques
- Familiarity with immunofluorescence and fluorescent imaging systems
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory problems and independently execute experiments
- Strong collaborative skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting cell/tissue culture experiments, including organoid cultures
- Performing immunofluorescence/immunochemistry experiments on fixed tissue sections
- Conducting high-resolution imaging on confocal and widefield imaging systems
- Performing time-lapse imaging on confocal and light sheet imaging systems
- Performing single-cell tissue dissociations
- Analyzing single-cell datasets
- Performing protein extractions and analyzing mass spectrometry data
- Maintaining detailed records of experiments and data
- Regularly communicating with the lab members and supervisor
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Essential Criteria:
- PhD/submitted thesis and/or awaiting award in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
- Research experience in Biological Sciences
- Experience in cell/tissue culture
- Experience in immunofluorescence and fluorescent imaging systems
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory problems and execute experiments independently
- Strong collaborative skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with time-lapse imaging
- Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing
- Experience with human cell/tissue culture
- Familiarity with organoid culture systems
- Experience with bioinformatics and/or data analysis
- Experience with in vivo human sample collection
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to write and present research findings effectively
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and CV, to Dr. Laura Pellegrini at laura.pellegrini@kcl.ac.uk. Please mention the job id (070685) in the subject line of your email.
Last Date to Apply: Application deadline: 2 August 2023.
For further information, please contact Dr. Laura Pellegrini at the provided email address.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting research opportunity in developmental neuroscience.
Please note that the salary range for this position is £41,386 – £48,414 per annum, including the London Weighting Allowance.
