Postdoctoral Research Associate
Health and Medical,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology,Biological Sciences,Biology,Genetics,Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Short info about job
Company: University of Sheffield
Department: Department of Neuroscience
Salary: £30,688 to £38,833 per annum (Grade 7), with potential to progress to £42,418.
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1474 6630218
Fax: +44-1409 4974304
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Detail information about job Postdoctoral Research Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy
Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join an exciting new project at the translational medicine interface in neurodegenerative diseases.
You will contribute to a project investigating gene therapy approaches for hereditary spastic paraplegia using viral vectors. You will have excellent research skills in molecular biology with competent cell culture experience relevant to the field of gene therapy. You will also possess up to date in-vivo skills and experience. You will be able to demonstrate a good publication track record in the field and experience of working on projects to set milestones and deadlines. You will join an internationally recognised research group in a vibrant and stimulating environment within SITraN.
You will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Neuroscience or Biological Sciences along with proven expertise in molecular and cell biology.
The post is fixed-term for two years with a possibility of extension for a third year.
Closing date 14 September 2017.