Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Cellular Biology

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the group
of Professor Jordan Raff. The main interest of the laboratory is to understand
how centrioles, centrosomes and cilia assemble and function using the
Drosophila embryo as a model system. In the laboratory we extensively use
advanced live-cell light microscopy to understand the behaviour of these
organellles, as well as many standard molecular, genetic, cell and biochemical
techniques to study the functions of specific proteins.



The post-holder will primarily be involved in analysing the behaviour and
function of various centriole and centrosome proteins using a variety of
imaging and analysis techniques in living _Drosophila_ embryos. Experience of
handling and imaging _Drosophila_ embryos, and with _Drosophila_ husbandry and
genetics more generally, is therefore essential. Familiarity with a broad
range of imaging techniques and image-analysis software is an advantage, as is
experience with modern molecular biology techniques.





You should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in biological sciences
and be able to manage your own research project independently. You should have
strong organisational skills and proven ability to keep accurate lab records,
analyse data independently and communicate experimental data effectively to
scientists from a range of disciplines.





The post is funded by Wellcome Trust and is available as a fixed-term contract
for 1 year. If you are interested in this position, and have the skills and
experience we are looking for, please apply below. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 15 March 2024. Interviews
will be held as soon as possible thereafter.