University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 1 day ago
Research Associate in Wound Healing
Bristol, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
£40K/yr - £45K/yrThe University of Bristol is seeking a post-doc researcher to investigate the genetic basis of wound repair and defense. The role involves designing and conducting experiments to explore how candidate genes influence tissue repair and inflammation using zebrafish and Arabidopsis models.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and conduct in silico bioinformatic and live imaging experiments to investigate conserved wound repair genes and how they might impact various aspects of tissue repair and cell defence in animals and plants
Utilise various genetic and chemical knockout and knockdown approaches for testing function of candidate genes in zebrafish and Arabidopsis – readouts will include immunohistochemistry, light and TEM imaging approaches
Analyse and interpret experimental results; contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific dissemination
Engage in collaborative research within the department and wider university research networks
Qualification
Required
A PhD (awarded or imminent) in a biological or biomedical science
Prior knowledge of tissue repair/regeneration or inflammation
Experience of live imaging or working with tissue samples
Highly organised, eager to learn new skills, ambitious, and able to interact with a broad range of colleagues
Preferred
Previous experience working with zebrafish (and Arabidopsis)
Company
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Research within the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience is conducted across Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Cell Signalling.
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