Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Neural Injury Group (University of Oxford)

Vacancy Reference Number

144893

Closing Date

24 Feb 2020

Salary

Grade 7: £32,817 - £40,322 p.a.

Address

Oxford

Duration

The post is full-time for a fixed-term of 3 years in the first instance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research scientist to work in the Neural Injury Group, in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oxford, under the direction of Professor Bennett. This position is part of an MRC programme grant which is a collaboration between the University of Oxford led by (Professor D Bennett) and King’s College London (led by Professor SB McMahon). This will use innovative chemogenetic, electrophysiological and imaging techniques to determine the primary afferent drivers of neuropathic pain. This also has significant translational potential for neuropathic pain treatment. The Neural Injury Group is an ideal environment for translational neuroscience employing a range of multi-disciplinary techniques ranging from cellular electrophysiology to human clinical genetics and stem based models. There are significant opportunities for training and career advancement.

The postholder will use a genetic and viral approach to express chemogenetic and optogenetic tools in specific primary afferent populations to determine their contribution to specific aspects of neuropathic pain. They will also test the efficacy of these constructs in silencing human iPSc derived sensory neurons.

It is essential that the postholder hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in medicine, neuroscience, physiology or area relevant to sensory neurobiology. They must also have relevant experience relevant to this project including proven research skills in assessment of neuro-anatomy along with the ability to manage the day-to-day running of a search project. It is also essential that the postholder is able to demonstrate competence and success in the thesis research area including a deep understanding of the previous fields of research. It would be beneficial to the position if they have experience in the pain field and experience of working with sensory neurons.

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Further Information

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 24 February 2020 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact Details

recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk