Research Fellow x 2 Pain Pathways - University College London

Vacancy Reference Number
1767733
Closing Date
28 Feb 2019
Salary
£35,328 to £42,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance (Grade 7).
Address
Division of Medicine, University College London
Duration
Fixed term for 2 years in the first instance

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £35,328 - £42,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Two post-doctoral research fellowships are available in the Molecular Nociception Group. These positions are funded by The Wellcome Trust and focus on the role of sensory neurons in pain pathways, in particular transduction pathways for distinct pain sensations. 

The main purpose of the role is to initiate, develop, design and be responsible for the delivery of high quality research in field of Pain signalling within the current programme in the Centre. 

The posts are available for 2 years in the first instance. 

Key requirements are a PhD and previous experience with at least one of the following; cell and molecular neuroscience, transgenic mouse production maintenance and analysis, and/or electrophysiological and imaging studies.

Applicants should have at least one of the following; basic skills in cell and molecular biology, transgenic studies, genetics, behavioural and electrophysiological assays. 

UCL vacancy reference: 1767733

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor John Wood (j.wood@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 6954). If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Alison Kelly Alison.kelly@ucl.ac.uk 020 7679 6134.

Closing Date: 28 February 2019 

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59. 

Interview Date: TBC 

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Contact Details

Professor John Wood: j.wood@ucl.ac.uk
020 7679 6954
Alison Kelly: Alison.kelly@ucl.ac.uk
020 7679 6134