Postdoctoral Researcher
Applications for this vacancy closed on 5 November 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wood and Sanders Groups in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher.
The successful candidate will join Professor Matthew Wood and Professor
Stephan Sanders Groups at the Institute of Development and Regenerative
Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Wood and Sanders Groups focus on
developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle.
Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and
validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid
therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in-vitro and in-vivo models to
evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced delivery
technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal muscle,
heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide
and RNA editing therapies for neuromuscular disorders, including Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Spinal Muscular
Atrophy (SMA) and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA). The group has
also developed extracellular vesicle nanotechnologies for targeted cell
delivery and discovered delivery technologies, including peptide and antibody-
based technologies. Research in the laboratory also includes studying
fundamental RNA biology and developing RNA-based therapeutic agents and novel
technologies for their delivery. The post will be managed by Prof Carlo
Rinaldi
You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.
This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until
30.05.25 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available
**About the department**
The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training
courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we
also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.
**About you**
You will have a a PhD, with proven and demonstrable molecular biology skills,
including working with iPSCs. You will be able to design the experiments,
execute the experiment using various molecular biology techniques, and help
analyse the data. You will have highly effective verbal and written
communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate
effectively in a demanding research environment.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Amarjit Bhomra the
Operations Manager, using the contact details below.
**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 5th November will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**
The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wood and Sanders Groups in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher.
The successful candidate will join Professor Matthew Wood and Professor
Stephan Sanders Groups at the Institute of Development and Regenerative
Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Wood and Sanders Groups focus on
developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle.
Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and
validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid
therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in-vitro and in-vivo models to
evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced delivery
technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal muscle,
heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide
and RNA editing therapies for neuromuscular disorders, including Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Spinal Muscular
Atrophy (SMA) and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA). The group has
also developed extracellular vesicle nanotechnologies for targeted cell
delivery and discovered delivery technologies, including peptide and antibody-
based technologies. Research in the laboratory also includes studying
fundamental RNA biology and developing RNA-based therapeutic agents and novel
technologies for their delivery. The post will be managed by Prof Carlo
Rinaldi
You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.
This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until
30.05.25 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available
**About the department**
The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training
courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we
also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.
**About you**
You will have a a PhD, with proven and demonstrable molecular biology skills,
including working with iPSCs. You will be able to design the experiments,
execute the experiment using various molecular biology techniques, and help
analyse the data. You will have highly effective verbal and written
communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate
effectively in a demanding research environment.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Amarjit Bhomra the
Operations Manager, using the contact details below.
**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 5th November will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**
The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.
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About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wood and Sanders Groups in the Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will join Professor Matthew Wood and Professor Stephan Sanders Groups at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Wood and Sanders Groups focus on developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in-vitro and in-vivo models to evaluate these platforms and ... **About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wood and Sanders Groups in the Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will join Professor Matthew Wood and Professor Stephan Sanders Groups at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Wood and Sanders Groups focus on developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in-vitro and in-vivo models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously ... |
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