Research Fellow ERC POC

Deanery of Clinical Sciences / Centre for Cardiovascular Science

Fixed term for 9 months 35 hours per week

Closing date: 20 Feb 2023, 5pm

The Opportunity: 

The Centre for Cardiovascular Science at the Deanery of Clinical Science is looking for an experience individual to contribute to the research, management and publishing relating to a European Research Council Proof-of-Concept grant funded to the Baker lab relating to the activation of a specific genetic locus called CARMN and its role in cardiovascular disease.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success: 

• A PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience in the field of gene regulation/activation, RNA biology or cardiovascular biology/therapy.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing and with appropriate IT and interpersonal skills
• Experience in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods (includes practical lab work, data manipulations and subsequent dissemination of research in form of publication), particularly in vivo models of cardiovascular disease.
• Desirable: experience in assessment of knowledge of CRISPR-based approaches and in gene delivery.

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