Research Associate in Liver Cell Biology

Location: Hammersmith Campus

Job Summary: 

A postdoctoral research opportunity is available in the Rashid laboratory, focusing on the investigation of human liver biology. We invite applications from driven scientists to contribute to our cutting-edge, translational research programme.

Situated at the Hammersmith Campus, the successful candidate will join a collaborative research team investigating liver cell biology using stem cell derived hepatocytes and human tissue in the context of cell therapy and disease modelling. The postholder will leverage insights gained into hepatocyte biology to probe cellular functions, advance mechanistic understanding of liver pathologies and develop novel therapeutics. The work of the lab is funded by the MRC, NIHR and liver charities. 

To learn more about Rashid research group, please visit the following link:

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/digestive-diseases/hepatology--gastroenterology/liver-regeneration-group/

For queries regarding the research opportunities, please contact Dr Tamir Rashid: t.rashid@imperial.ac.uk

Duties and responsibilities:

You will be instrumental in:

• Generation of cutting-edge data to investigate aberrant hepatocyte functions (e.g. protein misfolding)
• Investigation of different liver diseases using multiple disease modelling formats (2D iPSC, organoids, liver-on-chip, ex vivo liver perfusion)
• Investigating transcriptional networks driving hepatocyte development and maturation
• Reporting findings to research sponsors, presenting at conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.

Essential requirements:

You should have:

• A PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline
• Proven experience in multiple research environments with first-authored publications in relevant and refereed journals.
• Knowledge of hepatocyte biology
• Experience in cell culture and cell-based assays
• Skillset in dealing with high-dimensional datasets related to cell biology
• Experience of leading and managing a research project
• Ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of own research background and to effectively communicate research achievements to a specialist and to a lay audience

Further Information: 

This post is for fixed-term 24 months based at the Hammersmith Campus with a competitive salary, and renewable subject to funding.

Candidates need to complete an online application by submitting their CV.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Tamir Rashid (t.rashid@imperial.ac.uk)

For technical issues when applying online please email sjobs@ic.ac.uk

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