Job Vacancies
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Organelle dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease
Applications to be received by 12pm on Wednesday 5th of May 2021
We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral scientist to build a newly formed
Organelle Biology team within the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug
Discovery Institute (ARUK-ODDI), in the Nuffield Department of medicine,
University of Oxford. Applicants will have a passion for research into the
mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s
disease and Parkinson’s disease....
We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral scientist to build a newly formed
Organelle Biology team within the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug
Discovery Institute (ARUK-ODDI), in the Nuffield Department of medicine,
University of Oxford. Applicants will have a passion for research into the
mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s
disease and Parkinson’s disease. This is a key post, reporting to the
Organelle Biology team leader (Dr Margarida Ruas), and will be critical to the
direction and success of the team. You will be a member of a research team and
conduct research into the dysfunction in organelle and subcellular trafficking
that occurs in neurodegenerative diseases. The post-holder will be a skilled
molecular & cellular biologist with experience in neurobiology, responsible
for designing and executing experimental plans in order to complete the
objectives of the team. You will be responsible for proposing and developing
discrete areas of project work within the ODDI’s portfolio.
You must hold a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biology or related, with post-
qualification research experience relevant to the field of subcellular
organelles or trafficking. You will have sufficient specialist knowledge to
develop research projects and methodologies relevant to the field, including,
for example: neuronal cell culture, ideally of iPSC-derived neuronal cultures,
manipulation of iPSCs by CRISPR, and measurement of cellular phenotypes using
high-content imaging. Your primary role will be to conduct laboratory research
and champion the science in support of specific targets, however, in addition,
you will need to supervise the laboratory work of students or RAs, taking
responsibility for their training and health and safety, and you will also
take responsibility for key pieces of technology.
This full-time position is fixed-term for three years in the first instance
and is funded by the Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your
supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria
for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
Only applications received before 12.00, midday on 5 May 2021 can be
considered. Please quote reference, 150528 on all correspondence.
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Research Assistant in Organelle Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease
Applications to be received by 12pm on Thursday 29th of April 2021
We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Organelle Dysfunction in
Neurodegenerative Disease to join the ARUK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute
(ODDI), reporting to Dr Margarida Ruas, the Organelle Biology Group Team Lead.
This is a new team within the ODDI Biology group, offering opportunities for
motivated and talented scientists at different levels of their career
trajectory to contribute...
We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Organelle Dysfunction in
Neurodegenerative Disease to join the ARUK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute
(ODDI), reporting to Dr Margarida Ruas, the Organelle Biology Group Team Lead.
This is a new team within the ODDI Biology group, offering opportunities for
motivated and talented scientists at different levels of their career
trajectory to contribute to the ODDI pipeline while flourishing as individual
scientists. Collectively, the team will be responsible for delivering a
portion of the ODDI portfolio and developing new therapeutic approaches for
the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases underlying dementia and
Parkinson’s disease.
You will employ cutting edge research tools (eg. iPSC-derived cells, primary
cells, molecular targeting and high throughput assay methodologies) to
validate novel targets, that are genetically associated with disease, and
develop robust assays for drug discovery. Other responsibilities include
contributing to publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, as well as
general laboratory management that includes ordering reagents for the
laboratory, and interfacing with laboratory safety and other laboratory
managers within the Target Discovery Institute (TDI) and NDM Research
Building. You will be expected to manage your own laboratory activities, with
exceptional attention to detail, according to guidelines and supervision
provided by senior colleagues.
You will have a first degree in Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology or
related, together with some relevant laboratory experience in molecular
biology, recombinant techniques, microscopy and cell culture. Past experience
in neurobiology-related work would be an advantage. Training by other
laboratory members will be provided where required. Excellent record keeping
and a precise approach to work is essential.
This full-time position is fixed-term for 24 months, in the first instance and
is funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your
supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria
for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 29th April can be considered.
Please quote reference, **146319** on all correspondence.
Apply
We are interested in recruiting talented and enthusiastic scientists in particular with a drug discovery background, and therefore encourage applications throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to contact us to express your interest, or with any other recruitment related enquiries.
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Athena SWAN - NDM achieves the Silver Award
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine is committed to the success of its staff and students, and strives to create an environment in which they can fully engage, develop and flourish.
We are very proud to hold the Silver Athena SWAN award. The award was formally presented to the Department by Professor Dame Julia Higgins at Queen Mary Undercroft, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich on the 15th June 2015. It shows a real commitment by the Department as a whole, and a lot of hard work for all those who have been involved. This is a great result for the Department and demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and the success of our staff and students.
For further information on Athena Swan, please click the link below.
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