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Closing date: 19th May
University of Edinburgh seeks a Research Fellow to study oligodendrocytes in vascular and Alzheimer’s dementia using iPSC models and epigenetic insights.
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The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular and Alzheimer’s dementias, and the interaction of these with other cell types. In this project, funded as part of the UK DRI’s Key Questions programme, the Research Fellow will use iPSC-derived oligodendrocytes to understand the role of genes identified as being epigenetically altered in Alzheimer’s disease and ageing.
The Research Fellow will further investigate how these affect oligodendrocyte interactions with neurons and microglia.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or other relevant discipline.
- Experience with glial and/or neuronal cell cultures.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proactive and creative independent thinker.
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical difficulties.
- This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and 100% on campus.
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract: for 3 years
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Dr. Rikesh Rajani (rikesh.rajani@ed.ac.uk)
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