Research Associate in Neuroscience

The role

We are looking for a self-motivated and talented scientist to study the mechanisms of miRNA-dependent gene silencing regulated by Argonaute phosphorylation and the consequences of such mechanisms on learning and memory. The project will involve biochemical and behavioural techniques in Jonathan Hanley’s and Clea Warburton’s labs at the University of Bristol, as well as collaboration with labs in London and Exeter.

What will you be doing?

You will perform biochemical experiments to study RNA-protein interactions and gene silencing, and behavioural techniques in conjunction with molecular interventions in vivo to analyse learning and memory.

You should apply if

You have a PhD (or working towards one) with relevant lab experience in studying Argonaute phosphorylation and the consequent modulation of miRNA-dependent gene silencing. Experience in biochemical/molecular and behavioural techniques is essential.

Additional information

For informal queries about the role please contact: Jonathan Hanley (jon.hanley@bristol.ac.uk)

Contract type: Open-ended (with fixed term funding until 31/08/2028)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Interviews will be held towards the end of April 2025

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