Research Fellow at UCL GOS Institute: UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is seeking a Research Fellow to join a newly funded UKRI MRC project led by Dr. Naresh Hanchate. The project aims to investigate the impact of early life adversities on brain circuitry, focusing on physiological stress responses using genomic technologies.
Research Fellow at UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Impact of early life adversities on brain circuitry and physiological stress responses
Location: London
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field
- BSc in Biological Sciences
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, RNAseq, transfection, and cellular work
- Strong experience with animal rodent models, including colony management, genotyping, tissue dissections, and neurobehavioral analyses
Job Description:
The successful candidate will perform murine studies, including maintenance of transgenic lines, behavioral and physiological studies, surgical manipulations for intracranial viral delivery, preparation of single-cell cDNA libraries, sequencing, and data analysis. Additionally, the role entails supervising undergraduate and graduate students. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £42,099 – £46,732 per annum till January 31, 2026.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their applications, including a cover letter and CV, via the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health website. For inquiries about the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma at ich.hr@ucl.ac.uk with the job reference.
Closing Date for Applications: 18th September 2024
