Postdoctoral Gene Therapy Scientist in AAV for DMD

Royal Veterinary College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

30 days annual leave

Fitness and Wellbeing Centre on site

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Royal Veterinary College in London invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Gene Therapy. The project tests polymer-coated AAV vectors for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, requiring strong molecular biology skills and interest in neuromuscular conditions.

We expect expertise in Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, qPCR and aseptic cell culture; experience with AAV production is essential and in vivo work is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong molecular biology skills and relevant hands-on techniques.
• Experience with AAV vectors and neuromuscular research is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments testing polymer-coated AAV vectors for gene therapy.
• Perform Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, qPCR and cell culture.
• Prepare a 10-minute presentation of recent research for interviews.

Skills

Molecular biology

Western blotting

Immunocytochemistry

Quantitative PCR

Aseptic cell culture

AAV vector production

In vivo studies

Collaborative work

Job description

Royal Veterinary College in London invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Gene Therapy. The project tests polymer-coated AAV vectors for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, requiring strong molecular biology skills and interest in neuromuscular conditions.

We expect expertise in Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, qPCR and aseptic cell culture; experience with AAV production is essential and in vivo work is a plus.