Post-Doctoral Training Fellow Neurogenetics - Harwell

Vacancy Reference Number
MGU 952
Closing Date
18 Nov 2018
Salary
£30,464 (plus settlement and training allowances)
Address
MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit, Harwell
Duration
Fixed term for 3 years and 11 months

Post-Doctoral Training Fellow Neurogenetics (MGU 952)

£30,464 (plus settlement and training allowances)

Fixed Term for 3 years 11 months

UKRI, MRC Harwell Institute, Harwell, Oxfordshire

We are seeking a talented, early-career scientist with a clear and creative research vision who wishes to contribute to our research programme investigating the genetic basis of circadian rhythms, sleep and behavior in mice.

Our research involves generating and characterizing mouse mutant lines and our investigations have led to new and important insights into how mutations in genes affect these behaviours (see Parsons et al, Cell (2015) 162: 607-21; Wilcox et al, J Biol Rhythms (2017) 32: 433-443).

As a neurogeneticist, your key responsibility will be the in-depth characterization of the mutant lines we have generated. This will include the use of tools and approaches to investigate gene function in cells, ex vivo tissues and in neural networks using mouse genetic models. Our current interests are focused on the region-specific manipulation of gene expression using viral vectors

You will work as part of a team investigating multidisciplinary aspects of mouse neurobiology with a focus on biological rhythms and sleep. The team includes a programme leader, junior and senior postdoctoral researchers and DPhil students

This role aims to support post-doctoral training and help establish successful research scientists in their chosen field. During the fellowship tenure, we are committed to provide mentorship for career development and improvement of communication skills. 

To join us, you will need:

  • PhD in an appropriate discipline such as Genetics or Neuroscience
  • Experience in cellular, whole animal and/or ex vivo techniques
  • Experience with use of viral vectors in gene manipulation
  • The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and undertake independent research
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills and a flexible, pro-active approach.

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

The MRC Harwell Institute is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at http://www.ukri.org/

Full details of this post and how to apply can be found at https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/1066

Closing date: 18th November 2018

Interview date: 3rd December 2018