University of Edinburgh are looking for an inventive and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to work with them on an MRC-funded Programme Grant studying the molecular controllers of the immune response to inflammation, infection and tissue damage, with the aim of identifying novel therapeutic strategies for inflammatory disease.
The Opportunity:
This is a 4 year, full-time postdoctoral position to work on a collaborative project between the groups of Professor Will Wood, Professor Adriano Rossi, and Drs Stephen Jenkins, Calum Bain and Chris Lucas. This represents a unique opportunity to be part of multi-disciplinary team undertaking cross-species research in inflammation and innate immunity, utilising a powerful fly>mouse>human approach to understanding how efferocytosis regulates the fate and function of macrophages during health, injury and infection. The post-holder will undertake the mammalian elements of this project, but will work closely with drosophila-focused PDRAs to enable rapid identification of the key, evolutionarily conserved genetic signatures and mechanisms controlling inflammation.
This post will also support part-time and hybrid working, compressed hours and working from home.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience with animal models of inflammation or infection, flow cytometry, ex vivo functional assays.
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques and preparation of cells for transcriptional profiling would also be beneficial.
- Self-motivated, professional, highly organized, and goal-oriented.
- Excellent ability to work within a bigger team and exceptional communication skills.
- Knowledge/interest in non-mammalian models or a motivation to learn.
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