Postdoctoral Project Research Scientist

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London

Salary: From £45,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

About us 

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Postdoctoral Project Research Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will both lead your own independent project(s) and contribute to the development of innovative tools and technologies that advance the lab's research program. You will be part of a collaborative and diverse group dedicated to uncovering how a functional, beating heart is formed during development. Your work will involve applying in-depth technical expertise in cutting-edge imaging technologies, image analysis techniques, and biophysical approaches. The specific goals and direction of the project(s) will be shaped in close consultation with the supervisor and tailored to your background and interests. 

We combine the excellent tractability of zebrafish embryos with quantitative imaging, transcriptomics, biophysics, genetics, and predictive theoretical modelling to answer fundamental questions driving organ morphogenesis. 

What you will be doing 

As a PPRS you will:

• Develop and establish new tools and techniques –  advanced 4D live imaging of zebrafish hearts, image analysis pipelines, biophysical methods for measuring mechanical forces, and gene-editing tools. 
• Conceptualize and lead research project(s)  
• Provide expert guidance and technical support to lab members, fostering knowledge exchange and skill development. 
• Contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis, both in the lab and with external collaborators. 
• Actively contribute to the development and publication of scientific manuscripts 
• Help cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating lab environment.  

About you

You will bring

• PhD (or near completion) in cell biology, developmental biology, or biophysics. 
• Proven expertise in advanced confocal and light-sheet microscopy, as shown by publications. 
• Strong expertise in quantitative image analysis techniques. 
• Excellent skills in molecular biology. 
• Experience in embryological techniques (zebrafish/fly/mouse) as well as gene editing methods. 
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers, as shown by publications and/or preprints in relevant fields.  

See the full job description here

See more about the team here 

About Working at the Crick

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk

To read more about our EDI approach, click here.   

What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

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