Research Associate in Neuroscience

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a Research Associate in Neuroscience to develop genetic therapies for epilepsy, focusing on microRNAs and their therapeutic effects. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in electrophysiology and gene expression analysis, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in patch clamp electrophysiology required.
• Experience in gene expression analysis with RT-qPCR preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory rodents and epilepsy models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop preclinical genetic therapies for epilepsy.
• Investigate relationships between microRNA and GABAergic signaling.

Skills

Patch clamp electrophysiology

Gene expression analysis

Rodent behavioral assays

Job description

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop preclinical genetic therapies for epilepsy.

The project focuses on microRNAs – short noncoding RNAs which negatively regulate gene expression – and their role(s) in epilepsy. The candidate will use a combination of cell culture and rodent models to interrogate the mechanistic and therapeutic effects of novel microRNA-based therapies. In particular, we will focus on the relationships between microRNA and GABAergic signalling in the context of epilepsy.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in patch clamp electrophysiology and gene expression analysis with RT-qPCR. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with laboratory rodents, as well as in vitro/in vivo epilepsy models and rodent behavioural assays. Candidates with experience in most (but perhaps not all) of these approaches are encouraged to enquire or apply.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Gareth Morris.

Email [e-mail]

Lab website : www.morrisepilepsylab.com

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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