Research Fellow to work in the Carr and Eden Labs
5 October 2021
We are looking for a full-time postdoctoral researcher to work on a new project to develop new therapies for inherited macular disease.
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Job details
The post would suit an ambitious researcher with a background in using pluripotent stem cells to model disease and/or CRISPR genome editing and a commitment to high-quality research that will benefit patient healthcare.
The post is initially funded, 30 November 2023 in the first instance.
Key requirements
The successful applicant will have an honours degree (minimum 2:1) and a PhD in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, stem cells, biology, biochemistry). The applicant should have experience in disease modelling using stem cells and/or CRISPR cell editing, be organized, be hard-working and have excellent communication skills.
The appointed post-doc will work with students and researchers at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (including Dr Amanda Carr, Dr Emily Eden) and clinicians at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Closing date
15 October 2021.
Further details
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Dr Amanda Carr.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please email hr.ioo@ucl.ac.uk.
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