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Ansök senast: 2024-11-11
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Role
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher for 36 months to characterise the signalling pathways that regulate autophagy, lysosome exocytosis and biomolecular condensates during the lifecycle differentiations and host adaptation of the African trypanosome T. brucei. The position is funded by a MRC CDA to Dr. Mathieu Cayla who will manage the post.
The project will require the use of a wide range of different techniques such as high−throughput live imaging, gene silencing screens, mass spectrometry and murine infection, giving plenty of opportunity to develop transferable skills.
The position requires you to have a PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Microbiology. For this multidisciplinary project, you will bring knowledge and expertise in standard molecular biology, -omics studies and imaging techniques. It would be highly desirable to have previous experience in one or more of the following: handling murine models and pathogens of class 2, in protein kinases and signalling, in -omics data analysis, super resolution microscopy and/or live imaging, and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated precision editing.
Key responsibilities
The post must cover the following responsibilities:
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Interview date : 28/10/2024 (TBC)
For informal enquiries : please contact Dr. Mathieu Cayla on mathieu.cayla@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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