Research Associate

University of Bristol ,
Bristol, Bristol
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £33,797 - £38,017 per annum

Overview

Research Associate Job number ACAD104513 Division/School - School of Biochemistry Contract type - Open Ended Working pattern - Full time Salary £33,797 - £38,017 per annum Closing date for applications 05-Apr-2020 A post-doc position is available to join a team of researchers in Bristol investigating how inflammatory cells are recruited to sites of tissue damage. Experiments will include live-imaging, molecular biology, FACS and epigenetic/transcriptomic analysis, as well as mathematical modelling of inflammatory cell migration in Drosophila models of wound inflammation. You will join. the lab of Professor Paul Martin, ( http://www.bris.ac.uk/biochemistry/people/paul-b-martin/index.html ). The role will involve the day-to-day running of the project, performing a range of research tasks, collaborating with other RAs, and assisting with training and supervision of postgraduate members of the lab. A PhD (awarded or imminent) in a biological or biomedical science is essential and the successful candidate should have prior experience of working with Drosophila. Knowledge of tissue repair/regeneration or inflammation is highly desirable but not essential. You will be highly organised, eager to learn new skills, ambitious, and able to interact with a broad range of colleagues. The funds for this position are available for up to 5 years. For informal enquiries please contact Professor Paul Martin, email. We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT and BAME communities, to join us.