Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translational Neuroscience - University of Sheffield

Vacancy Reference Number

UOS020413

Closing Date

22 Oct 2018

Salary

£31,302 to £39,609 per annum. Grade 7

Address

Department of Neuroscience, University of Sheffield

Duration

Fixed term for 18 months

Contract Type: Fixed term for 18 months

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Location: Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate within an internationally recognised research group in a vibrant and stimulating environment at 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 Parkinson’s disease. You will be a practically skilled, well organised and committed Postdoctoral Researcher who will join a team to investigate potential new therapeutic candidate molecules in a project supported by the leading company FORMA Therapeutics. FORMA Therapeutics’ scientists are passionate about discovering and developing medicines that will make a difference in oncology and other genetically driven therapeutic areas. The Company’s drug discovery engine drives screening and structure-based approaches across broad families of targets involved in tumor metabolism, epigenetics, protein homeostasis and protein-protein interactions. Leveraging a world class network of academic investigators, clinical experts and corporate partners, FORMA combines deep biological insight and chemistry expertise to rapidly create high quality, innovative drug candidates.

You will conduct laboratory research on a semi-independent basis under direction of the principle investigator testing therapeutic candidates in Parkinson’s patient derived neurons focusing particularly on mitochondrial parameters. You will be expected to: design, execute and evaluate experiments; keep excellent experimental records; prepare reports regularly and feed back to the industrial partner in regular conference calls and written reports. You are also expected to contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, attend and deliver seminars; locally, nationally and internationally.

You should have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in molecular or cellular biology, or neuroscience.

A strong background in molecular and cellular (neuro) biology with an emphasis on mitochondria is also require. Experience in a range of techniques, particularly cell based assays in human reprogrammed cells is essential. You will have experience in cellular assays in multi well plate format using biochemistry and high content screening.

You will be motivated, self-driven, able to accept direction and be an excellent team player.  Good communication, written and interpersonal skills are essential.

This post is fixed-term for 18 months and is available from 1 November 2018.

Salary will be competitive and will be set at the appropriate point on the post-doctoral research associate scale.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Closing date 22 October 2018.

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