Postdoctoral Research Associate

This 12-month full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher position focuses on basic science research into the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis, specifically concerning mitochondria. The role involves characterizing mitochondrial function and DNA at a single-cell level in an animal model of chronic neurodegeneration, with a desirable skill set in this area. Collaboration with external researchers at UCL and interaction with the Dementia Research Institute are key aspects of this position.

• This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
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• There is an opportunity to join Mahad lab research team, at the University of Edinburgh, that focuses basic science research on mechanisms of neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis with a specific interest in mitochondria.
• Mahad lab has developed a number of animal models to better understand the pathophysiology of progressive MS and identify potentially neuroprotective drugs.
• The applicant will focus on characterising mitochondrial function and mitochondrial DNA at a single cell level in an animal model with chronic neurodegeneration, in collaboration with Professor Ken Smith based at the University College London.
• A skill set to assess mitochondrial function and mitochondrial DNA at a single cell level in brain tissue will be highly desirable.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to interact closely with researches at the Dementia Research Institute, led by Professor Siddharthan Chandran.
• As a post-doctoral researcher, the candidate will have a balance between supervised and prescriptive work and that stems from candidates own initiative. The work will primarily be based at the Chancellor’s building in Little France, Edinburgh.
• We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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