Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the McEwan group at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge. The group uses cutting-edge techniques to understand how proteins become misfolded in the brain, and how the immune system can intercept this process. For more information, please visit www.mcewan-lab.com.

The role will involve the development of new models of Alzheimer's disease pathology in 3D human cell models. These models will be used to provide a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying pathological progression and for testing of new therapeutic approaches. The position is industry funded and will involve close collaboration with the Drug Discovery Unit at the University of Dundee. You will also be working alongside a research assistant whom you will oversee.

Desirable experience includes 3D cell culture techniques (eg organoids, neurospheres, slice cultures), generating and working with iPSC derived neurons, standard molecular biology techniques and confocal microscopy.

You will become a valued member of a world class team working at the forefront of neurodegeneration research.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/43160.

Interview date: Week commencing 6^th November 2023

For questions relating to the post, please contact Dr Will McEwan at wm305@cam.ac.uk and www.mcewan-lab.com

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV 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 email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference ZE38684 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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