Lead Zebrafish Genomics & Mitochondrial Physiology

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a postdoctoral-level role within a 5-year BBSRC-funded project led by Dr Neal Dawson. You will lead genetic/genomic analyses, manage multigenerational zebrafish selection lines and integrate physiological and genomic data to identify markers of climate resilience.

The role requires independence, collaboration across facilities, and a track record in quantitative genomics and mitochondrial biology.

Qualifications

• A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent
• A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of mitochondrial physiology, cellular metabolism, thermal biology, genetics/genomics, fish physiology, or a closely related discipline.
• A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism, including relevant experimental, genetic/genomic and quantitative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research investigating links between mitochondrial efficiency, temperature, ROS production, growth, survival and ageing in fish.
• Design, optimise and conduct experimental studies using zebrafish, including temperature acclimation and breeding experiments.
• Establish and maintain replicate selection lines across generations and analyse variation in mitochondrial efficiency, growth and thermal performance.
• Contribute to molecular, genetic, genomic, cellular and imaging approaches and integrate data with physiological measurements.

Skills

Mitochondrial physiology

Genetics/genomics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload management

Data analysis

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Education

Honours degree

PhD

Tools

Genomic analysis

RNA sequencing

Telomere analysis

Mitochondrial imaging

Job description

University of Glasgow invites applications for a postdoctoral-level role within a 5-year BBSRC-funded project led by Dr Neal Dawson. You will lead genetic/genomic analyses, manage multigenerational zebrafish selection lines and integrate physiological and genomic data to identify markers of climate resilience.

The role requires independence, collaboration across facilities, and a track record in quantitative genomics and mitochondrial biology.