Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

at  University of Cambridge

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Prof. Michele Vendruscolo at the Centre for Misfolding Diseases, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge (http://www-vendruscolo.ch.cam.ac.uk/). The post is to work on a research programme on the development of induced pluripotent stem cell models of Alzheimer’s disease.
The position will involve the use of a variety of methods in cell biology and chemical biology. The applicant should have a background in cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related disciplines.
All candidates should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevent subject. They should have a keen interest in applying biophysical methods to complex systems and enjoy working in a highly multidisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative environment.
The post will be available from October 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. and should be sent to Prof. Michele Vendruscolo (mv245@cam.ac.uk).
Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Informal enquires should be directed to Prof. Michele Vendruscolo (mv245@cam.ac.uk)
Please quote reference MA43094 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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