Research Associate

at  Imperial College London

08-DEC-2024

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in molecular biology to join us

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in molecular biology to join the Martinez-Sanchez research group at Imperial College London (ICL) for a highly collaborative project with the Srivastava (ICL) and the Rodriguez-Calvo lab (Helmholtz Munich).
This innovative project will investigate microRNA (miRNA) heterogeneity within pancreatic beta-cell subpopulations at single-cell resolution to improve beta-cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The project is funded by the Diabetes UK and aims to developed novel therapeutics for type 1 diabetes (T1D)

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

You will be using cutting-edge molecular, computational and imaging techniques to explore and compare miRNA expression and targeting at high-throughput and single-cell levels between stem-cell (SC)-derived islets, human islets and pancreatic tissue in health and T1D.
You will take the initiative in the planning of research, while identifying and developing suitable techniques and equipment for the collection and analysis of data. You will ensure the reliability of the data, maintain accurate and complete records of findings and write reports for submission to research sponsors and publications.
You will also participate in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.
By leading this project, you will provide novel understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the heterogeneous functionality of beta-cells, enhancing current efforts to preserve and generate beta-cells for the treatment of T1D.