Overview
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in Neuroscience? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities?
We invite applications from a driven and enthusiastic candidate for a post-doctoral researcher position in the Lukacs lab, funded by the Wellcome Trust. We are located within the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds, and part of the vibrant Neur@Leeds Research Collective. The successful candidate will join an exciting project exploring the physiological role of newly identified sensory receptor molecules. Using a combination of animal models, fluorescent imaging, and electrophysiology, the candidate will explore the cellular and organism-level function of these new receptor proteins. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to use a unique set of state-of-the-art genome engineering, molecular biology, and high-throughput tools to drive discovery and characterisation of new molecular targets both within the sensory nervous system and in other fields of biology.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences has received a prestigious Silver award. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.
Responsibilities
* Join a project exploring the physiological role of newly identified sensory receptor molecules.
* Use a combination of animal models, fluorescent imaging, and electrophysiology to study the cellular and organism-level function of these receptor proteins.
* Utilise genome engineering, molecular biology, and high-throughput tools to drive discovery and characterisation of new molecular targets within the sensory nervous system and other biology fields.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 bank holidays (the University is closed by custom, including Christmas) – total 42 days a year.
* Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our campus gym with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
* Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
* Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
* And much more!
Visa sponsorship
Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Contact
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