Salary:
Research Assistant: £32,296 to £33,882 per annum
Research Associate: £34,866 to £45,163 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 20 November 2024
The Role
Have you got a passion for single cell genomics? Are you interested in joining a vibrant multi-disciplinary team working to understand how mitochondrial DNA mutations affect cellular function?
We are looking for a motivated Post-Doctoral Research Assistant / Associate to join our team, backed by significant funding from a recently awarded Wellcome Career Development Award. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of pioneering research from the very start of a project. Our goal is to determine how the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes interact in mitochondrial DNA disease. You will harness the power of large-scale single-cell genomics to understand the cellular response to different levels of mitochondrial DNA mutations across different tissues, with a focus on immune cell function.
We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in single cell genomics and mitochondrial DNA disease or related areas. In this role, you will be based at our Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, which has fantastic transport links and state of the art facilities. You will join the world-class, multidisciplinary Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group, renowned for our extensive experience in characterising mitochondrial function in both health and disease. The group also includes a vibrant Young Scientists Group. Our researchers work in close collaboration with NHS clinical activities, bridging basic and translational science to advance the understanding of mitochondrial biology to develop new therapies for patients and families.
The position is a full-time, fixed term post for a period of 12 months in the first instance, starting as soon as possible. We recognise and support diverse personal circumstances and are open to discuss flexible working arrangements.
To apply for the position, we’ll need your CV and a personal statement outlining how you are suitable for the role using evidence to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description.
Please focus your cover letter on the following key areas, outlining your ability and/or experience with:
If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact Dr Sarah Pickett (sarah.pickett@ncl.ac.uk)
Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/
Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/
Please note that if you are successful in this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.
Key Accountabilities
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Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Requisition ID: 27754
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