Research Fellow - Edinburgh
UK DRI
Dementia is the biggest health challenge of our century.
To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.
The Opportunity:
The Rajani Lab investigates the mechanisms of white matter damage in vascular and other dementias. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular disease, and the interaction of these with neuronal activity. In this project the Research Fellow will use in vitro and ex vivo techniques to investigate the relationship between endothelial cells, oligodendrocytes and neurons in the context of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementias.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or other relevant discipline
Experience with neuronal, glial and/or vascular cell cultures
Ability to work independently
Proactive and creative independent thinker
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical difficulties
How to apply: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/13148