Location: | Edinburgh |
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Salary: | £35,333 to £42,155 per annum. UE07 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 7th December 2022 |
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Closes: | 3rd January 2023 |
Job Ref: | 5992 |
Closing date: 03 Jan 20223, 5pm
Full time; 35hrs per week
Fixed Term; 2 years
We are looking for an appointee who will integrate into a multidisciplinary research group (Dr Selvaraj/Prof Chandran) within the UK Dementia research institute to contribute and expand our knowledge on pathophysiology of motor neuron disease (MND) with an ultimate goal of developing novel therapeutic approaches.
The Opportunity:
The post holder will integrate into a multidisciplinary research group (Dr Selvaraj/Prof Chandran) within the UK Dementia research institute to contribute and expand our knowledge on pathophysiology of motor neuron disease (MND) with an ultimate goal of developing novel therapeutic approaches. In particular, this project will investigate cellular dysfunction in motor neurons and role of glial cells in modulating motor neuron function in MND using various patient derived 2D human stem cell models. This project will also involve in testing high value candidate drugs that emerge from ongoing high-throughput drug discovery projects in Edinburgh.
The post holder will conduct original research and produce data for high quality publications, grant proposals and dissemination to the public. This post is ideally serves as a springboard for those motivated to pursue for independent career fellowships or industry career in future.
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