Postdoctoral Research Associate2024 November 12, Salary: £48,056 to £56,345 per annum, Full time/fixed term 24 months. Location: Hammersmith Hospital (Imperial Centre for Translational and Experimental Medicine), at Imperial College London. About the role: We are looking for a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in molecular biology to join the Martinez-Sanchez research group at Imperial College London (ICL) for a highly collaborative project with the Srivastava (ICL) and the Rodriguez-Calvo lab (Helmholtz Munich). This innovative project will investigate microRNA (miRNA) heterogeneity within pancreatic beta-cell subpopulations at single-cell resolution to improve beta-cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The project is funded by the Diabetes UK and aims to developed novel therapeutics for type 1 diabetes (T1D) What you would be doing: You will be using cutting-edge molecular, computational and imaging techniques to explore and compare miRNA expression and targeting at high-throughput and single-cell levels between stem-cell (SC)-derived islets, human islets and pancreatic tissue in health and T1D. You will take the initiative in the planning of research, while identifying and developing suitable techniques and equipment for the collection and analysis of data. You will ensure the reliability of the data, maintain accurate and complete records of findings and write reports for submission to research sponsors and publications. You will also participate in the training and supervision of junior members of the team. By leading this project, you will provide novel understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the heterogeneous functionality of beta-cells, enhancing current efforts to preserve and generate beta-cells for the treatment of T1D. What we are looking for:
What we can offer you: Our laboratory is committed to mentoring scientists and fostering creative thinking and scientific independence. This position will provide opportunities not only to develop cutting-edge research skills but also highly transferable skills such as communication, leadership and management. Imperial College London (ICL) provides exceptional support to postdoctoral researchers, including the access to a wide variety of training opportunities and individual support. We offer you:
Further Information This post is a full time, fixed contract up to 24 months, starting January-February 2024 (starting date is negotiable, but an early start will be preferable). The successful candidate will be expected to spend 3-4 months during year 2 of the project in the laboratory of Dr Teresa Rodriguez-Calvo at the Helmholtz Diabetes Centre in Munich to receive training and perform cutting-edge microscopy to assess miRNA expression in human pancreatic samples. More about us on: How to apply If you require any further details on the role please contact: Aida Martinez-Sanchez ([email protected]) |