Postdoctoral Researcher - Brain Organoids & Neurodevelopment

Economics Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN) at King’s College London invites applications for a Research Associate to join the UKRI-funded Functional Genomics of Human Developing Brain cluster. The role focuses on generating brain organoids and assembloids from hiPSCs and hESCs, advancing a cutting-edge organoid platform.

You will perform original research, maintain detailed records, contribute to facility-user training, and work in a dynamic environment with access to advanced facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with in vitro culture of neural cells, especially hiPSCs and hESCs.
• Experience with molecular biology procedures (e.g. western blot, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence RNA sequencing and cloning).
• Experience with confocal microscopy imaging techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently in the design&execution of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cutting-edge platform for generating brain organoids and assembloids from hiPSCs and hESCs.
• Undertake original research in the Brain Organoid Platform ensuring high standards and detailed records.
• Contribute to training of facility users and collaborate within a dynamic research environment.

Skills

HiPSC/hESC culture

Molecular biology techniques

Confocal microscopy

Independent experimental design

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Western blot

qPCR

Immunofluorescence

RNA sequencing

Cloning

Confocal microscopy

Job description

The Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN) at King’s College London invites applications for a Research Associate to join the UKRI-funded Functional Genomics of Human Developing Brain cluster. The role focuses on generating brain organoids and assembloids from hiPSCs and hESCs, advancing a cutting-edge organoid platform.

You will perform original research, maintain detailed records, contribute to facility-user training, and work in a dynamic environment with access to advanced facilities