Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford
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We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant with expertise in endo-lysosomal biology and iPSC-derived neuronal cultures to join the Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ARUK-ODDI) at Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine.


You will become an integral part of the Organelle Biology team within the ODDI and report to the team leader (Dr Margarida Ruas).

As an experienced molecular and cell biologist with a background in neurodegeneration, you will be responsible for designing and executing experimental plans to support the validation of targets, and the discovery of novel therapeutic agents.

You will be expert in several cutting-edge methodologies (iPSC-derived neuronal cells, high content imaging, ratiometric fluorescent reporters) and be able to provide scientific and technical advice to students and colleagues within the ARUK-ODDI, or collaborating academic groups.

You will provide the experimental and analytical expertise required to prosecute target validation and drug discovery for mechanisms regulating subcellular trafficking and organelle homeostasis in the context of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.


This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 October 2025, with possibility of extension and is funded by the Alzheimer's Research UK.


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