Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Organelle dysfunction in neurodegenerative 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). Applicants must 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...

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). Applicants must 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, and will be critical to the direction and success of the team. The post holder will be a member of a research team with responsibility for carrying out research into organelle and subcellular trafficking dysfunction occurring in neurodegenerative diseases. The post-holder will be a skilled molecular cell biologist, responsible for designing and executing experimental plans in order to complete the objectives of the team. You will be responsible for developing discrete areas of project work within the ODDI’s portfolio and may also be responsible for supervising and supporting students and/or a research assistant. Your responsibilities and duties will be to provide the practical experimental expertise required to prosecute target validation and drug discovery for mechanisms regulating subcellular trafficking and organelle function. You will develop, establish, and pursue appropriate analytical protocols and techniques to support research. In addition, you will need to supervise the laboratory work of students or RAs, taking responsibility for their training and health and safety. You will also take responsibility for key pieces of technology or administrative tasks on behalf of the team and wider ODDI, managing maintenance and providing training to other staff. You must hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biology or related, with post-qualification research experience relevant to the field of subcellular organelles or trafficking. You must possess sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research projects and methodologies, including cell culture, ideally of iPSC derived neuronal cultures, relevant to the field. This full-time position is fixed-term for two 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 8 February 2021 can be considered. Please quote reference, 148924 on all correspondence.

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