Research Fellow in Mitochondrial Genetics: Join our dynamic group at the University of Birmingham’s College of Life and Environmental Sciences as a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher investigating mitochondrial genetics and function.
Title: Research Fellow Position in Mitochondrial Genetics and Function
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974 per annum
Grade: 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Last date to apply: 4th October 2024
Research Area:
The candidate will mainly use genetic and biochemical approaches to study mitochondrial DNA repair in Drosophila and mammalian cells.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or one close to completion) in biochemistry or molecular biology
- Basic knowledge of mitochondrial biology
- Previous experience in cell culture, imaging, and CRISPR screening in mammalian cells is advantageous
- Experience with bioinformatics analysis and Drosophila work desirable but not necessary
Job Description:
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyze and interpret research findings and results
- Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, etc.
- Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to enterprise, business development, and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University
How to Apply:
For the full job description and to submit an electronic application online, click on the Apply button above. Informal enquiries can be made to Hansong Ma at h.ma.6@bham.ac.uk
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Flexible working options are open for discussion.
Note: This post, funded by the Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellowship, is available until 31st Dec 2025 in the first instance.
For more details and the complete job description, please refer to the original job posting on the University of Birmingham’s website.
