2024 BNA Scholars announced
15th March 2024
The Osterweil lab, part of the Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain at the University of Edinburgh, is recruiting a motivated individual to fill a postdoctoral position in cellular neuroscience and bioinformatics investigating the role of mRNA translation in autism-related neurodevelopmental disorders. Experience in bioinformatics processing of RNA-seq or scRNA-seq datasets is required, and familiarity with molecular biology techniques is highly desired.
The Osterweil lab is recruiting a motivated individual to fill a postdoctoral position in cellular neuroscience and bioinformatics. You will be joining the exceptional group of scientists in the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and the Simons Centre for the Developing Brain at the University of Edinburgh, recently ranked as the 16th best university in the world. You will be working in Edinburgh, one of the world’s most liveable cities with access to world-class cultural activities, UNESCO Heritage sites and unparalleled outdoor experiences.
The laboratory’s research sits at the interface of cellular neuroscience and disease, seeking to address the role of mRNA translation in autism-related neurodevelopmental disorders. You will use cutting edge approaches such as TRAP-seq, Ribo-seq and scRNA-seq to discover how alterations in specific neural circuits contribute to disruptions in circuit function and behavior in animal models of autism. This Wellcome Trust funded position will use these approaches to answer critical questions about how ribosome expression changes mRNA translation in hippocampal and cortical circuits, and how this process may be targeted for therapeutic intervention in mouse models of autism.
The post requires relevant experience in bioinformatics analysis of RNA-seq datasets, and experience with scRNA-seq datasets is desired. Candidates must have a PhD in cell biology, neuroscience or a related topic either obtained or expected within 6 months of the start of the contract. This is a full-time post, and start date is flexible. Interested applicants should send a CV and letters of reference to Emily.osterweil@ed.ac.uk.
Lab website: https://www.osterlab.org/
University of Edinburgh: https://www.ed.ac.uk/
Simons Centre for the Developing Brain: https://www.sidb.org.uk/
Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences: https://www.ed.ac.uk/discovery-brain-sciences