Post doc position to investigate mechanisms underpinning scarring following tissue repair - Post doc position to investigate mechanisms underpinning scarring following tissue repair - University of Bristol
A Scar Free Foundation funded post-doc position is available to join a team of researchers in Bristol investigating how genes associated with scarring (through human cohort studies) might drive good and bad repair outcomes. Experiments will include live-imaging, molecular biology, FACS and transcriptomic/proteomic analysis of inflammatory cells and effector cells including fibroblasts in various zebrafish (and mouse) models of wound repair.
The successful applicant will join the lab of Professor Paul Martin. The role will involve the day-to-day running of the project, performing a range of research tasks, collaborating with other RAs, in particular, a partner post-doc funded on the same grant but working with Professor Nic Timpson who will focus on population health genetic approaches to identify novel “scar genes”. You will also assist with training and supervision of postgraduate members of the lab.
A PhD (awarded or imminent) in a biological or biomedical science is essential and the successful candidate should have prior knowledge of tissue repair/regeneration or inflammation and experience of live imaging or working with tissue samples. Previous experience working with zebrafish is highly desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be highly organised, eager to learn new skills, ambitious, and able to interact with a broad range of colleagues. The funds for this position are available for up to 5 years.
Apply: For job description, further particulars, and to apply: https://tinyurl.com/y5f35whr
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd December 2020