Research Fellow (109777-1024)

Location: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Duration: 3.5 years

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Wolfrum Gruhn (Assistant Professor) at Wolfram.Gruhn@warwick.ac.uk.

The laboratory of Dr. Wolfram Gruhn at the University of Warwick is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms driving human germline development.

In this project, the successful candidate will utilize the latest CRISPR technologies and human embryonic stem cell models to study the development of primordial germ cells in vitro. The research aims to identify gene regulatory networks mediating germline development, with a particular emphasis on deciphering the mechanisms that regulate epigenetic remodeling in the human germline.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art stem cell research facility located at the Clinical Science Research Laboratories (CSRL) on the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) campus. Additionally, the project will be supported by facilities at the Gibbet Hill campus of the University of Warwick including the Bioinformatics Research Technology Platform (RTP) and advanced microscopy facilities providing state-of-the-art experimental support and training opportunities.

About You  

Key Requirements:

• PhD (or pending results) in a relevant area of biological or biomedical sciences.
• A strong commitment to research
• Strong collaborative nature

This is a full-time post on a fixed-term contract of 3.5 years.

If you're passionate about understanding germline development and working with advanced molecular tools, we encourage you to apply.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure. 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 10 November 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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