Postdoctoral Research Associate (live cell neuronal imaging) - UCL

[Dan Metcalf]

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/250968-Research-Associate

Informal enquiries welcome to Dr A Isaacs (https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/research/personal?upi=AISAA22). Closing date for applications is 3 April 2012

UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Endosome-lysosome and autophagy pathway trafficking in neurodegenerative disease

Applications are invited for the above post in the Department of Neurodegenerative Disease to investigate neuronal endosome-lysosome and autophagy pathway trafficking in a novel mouse model of neurodegenerative disease.

A PhD in an appropriate subject, and experience in cell culture and microscopy are essential, plus at least one of the following: experience in primary neuronal culture, cellular trafficking or live cell imaging. The ability to problem-solve, work independently and communicate effectively within the team and with collaborators is also required.

The post is available from June 2012 and is funded for 3 years by the MRC. Starting salary on UCL Grade 7 £32,055 pa inclusive, superannuable.

You should apply for this post through UCL’s online recruitment http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/, ref no 1238492, where you can download a job description and person specification. For further information, please contact Miss E Bertram, Personnel Manager, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG (tel no: 020 7676 2191; fax no: 020 7278 5069; email: [e-mail]); informal enquiries welcome to Dr A Isaacs ([e-mail]). Closing date for applications is 3 April 2012