Postdoctoral Researcher

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wood and Sanders Groups  in the Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher.

The successful candidate will join Professor Matthew Wood and Professor Stephan Sanders Groups at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Wood and Sanders Groups focus on developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in-vitro and in-vivo models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced delivery technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal muscle, heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide and RNA editing therapies for neuromuscular disorders, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA). The group has also developed extracellular vesicle nanotechnologies for targeted cell delivery and discovered delivery technologies, including peptide and antibody-based technologies. Research in the laboratory also includes studying fundamental RNA biology and developing RNA-based therapeutic agents and novel technologies for their delivery.  The post will be managed by Prof Carlo Rinaldi

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 30.05.25 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

About you

You will have a a PhD, with proven and demonstrable molecular biology skills, including working with iPSCs.  You will be able to design the experiments, execute the experiment using various molecular biology techniques, and help analyse the data.  You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click  here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Amarjit Bhomra the Operations Manager, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 5th November will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

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