Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate in Professor Robin Franklin's laboratory at the Wellcome Trust-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Department of Clinical Neurosciences.
This position is aimed at an experienced molecular biologist/viral vectorologist and will join the group of Professor Robin Franklin to undertake research in to the use of viral vectors as tools in the study of adult CNS stem cells and their response injury, regeneration, and ageing.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology. They will also have knowledge of cell culture, molecular biology and experience in viral vector design and manufacture
We seek an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher preferably with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to be able to work in multidisciplinary teams involving physicists and biologists who is committed to work contracted hours flexibly in order to meet scientifically determined measurement time points.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2022 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/21073.
Closing Date - 5th May 2019
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including e-mail address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager
Please quote reference ZE18727 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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