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Research Associate

University of Leicester - Genetics and Genome Biology

Location: Leicester
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per annum (pro rata if part-time) ( Grade 7)
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 29th September 2023
Closes: 22nd October 2023
Job Ref: 8845
 
About the role

We're thrilled to invite the application for a driven postdoctoral researcher to join Dr Roberto Feuda's lab within the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester. You will work on a project funded by the Human Frontier Science Program to understand the evolution of protein multifunctionality.

You will analyse the "natural variation" selective pressures acting on opsin genes of Drosophila melanogaster populations and identify sites that underlie the multifunctionality. The functional role of this variation will be tested experimentally by collaborators in Germany (Martin Göpfert), the United States (Anant Menon), and Canada (Belinda Chang).

The Feuda lab, composed of 8 members (and two cats as mascots), combines experimental and computational biology in different model systems to investigate different aspects of nervous system evolution, from genes to developmental gene regulatory networks and cell types.

Furthermore, you will be part of the Neurogenetics Group at the University of Leicester, composed of 8 PIs, 10 PDRAs and 20 PhD students. With research in evolutionary genomics (Feuda and Hammond, and Mallon labs), neurogenetics (Kyriacou, Rosato, and Chen labs), auditory physiology (Warren lab), and neurodegeneration (Giorgini lab). Expect active participation in group meetings and social activities to facilitate networking and independent collaborations. Other opportunities in science career development, including leadership, teaching opportunities, as well as grant and manuscript preparation, will also be part of the role.

The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extending it for a total of three years, contingent upon your satisfactory performance.

About you
So, if you are highly motivated, creative, and passionate and hold (or are about to submit) a PhD in population genetics, molecular evolution, genomics, or a related field and possess a strong record of research excellence, you're the ideal candidate we're seeking. In addition, you should be interested in developing the project further through independent fellowship applications (e.g., EMBO and Marie Curie).
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Roberto Feuda at rf190@leicester.ac.uk.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share considered, fixed term until 30.09.2024
Advert closes midnight on: 22 Oct 2023
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