Research Associate in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology , KCL

Vacancy Reference Number

THW/17/059639/001140

Closing Date

10 Sep 2017

Salary

£32,958 to £36,001 per annum

Research Associate in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, KCL

Reference: THW/17/059639/001140

Salary Details: £32,958 to £36,001 per annum

Allowances: plus £2,923 London Allowance

Contract Type: Temporary/Fixed term

Contract Term: Full time

KCL are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated post-doctoral scientist for an interdisciplinary project on the formation of synaptic molecular complexes during vertebrate development, using zebrafish, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The post holder will join the group of Dr Robert Hindges in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, http://tinyurl.com/jgdkxx3 in collaboration with the group of Prof. Maddy Parsons in the Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics, http://tinyurl.com/yd27yg3l at King’s College London. The project will combine established in vitro systems, state-of-the-art genome editing and methods to investigate protein interactions in live zebrafish through novel in vivo advanced imaging. The post holder will benefit from advanced imaging facilities and a state-of-the-art fish facility and the vibrant and collaborative environment of the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology.

The candidate will have a biosciences PhD, preferably with neuroscience background and publication record. Independence, motivation, good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team are required. Experience in microscopy and image analysis, as well as general molecular biology and biochemistry skills are essential. Experience in the zebrafish model system is desirable.

This post is fixed term for 3 years.

The selection process will be a presentation and panel interview.

To apply for this post, you will need to register with the HireWire system first to download and submit the application form.  Please note, should you wish to submit a CV and/or a short statement, you will need to copy & paste these at the end of the application form as the system will only allow one document to be uploaded.

Closing date: 10 September 2017

If you have questions about this role, please contact: Dr Robert Hindges, Email: robert.hindges@kcl.ac.uk, 

For more information and to apply visit https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061247/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=77707