Research Associate in Disease Modelling and Gene Editing
Health and Medical,Medicine and Dentistry,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology,Biological Sciences,Biology,Genetics,Microbiology,Molecular Biology and Biophysics,Biochemistry
Short info about job
Company: University College London
Department: UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Salary: £34,056 to £37,936 per annum (UCL Grade 7), inclusive of London Allowance.
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1323 6176483
Fax: +44-1457 7328674
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Detail information about job Research Associate in Disease Modelling and Gene Editing. Terms and conditions vacancy
Applicants are invited for a Research Associate position on harnessing stem cell technologies and advances in genome editing for modelling disease and testing novel therapeutic interventions in congenital blindness caused by mutations in the AIPL1 gene.
The position is funded for a period of 2 years in the first instance.
Applicants must have a PhD in a suitable area. The project will entail a wide range of techniques required for the development and characterization of a patient-derived photoreceptor model of disease. Techniques employed will include stem cell culture and differentiation, molecular biology, biochemistry, and histology. Experience in stem cell biology and molecular biology techniques and an understanding of models of neurodegeneration and advances in therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative disease is desirable.
Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
Please ensure you attach your CV and list of publications. You should also provide a personal statement to support your application. Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Dr Jacqueline van der Spuy (email: [email protected]). If you have any enquiries regarding the application process please email: [email protected].
Closing Date: 4 September 2017.
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.
Interview Date: TBC.
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