Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU
We are looking for a highly-motivated researcher to join a multidisciplinary research team funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network to investigate the role of inflammation in Parkinson's disease (PD). This network includes 15 participants from the European academic institutions, startup companies, and established pharmaceutical firms including University of Oxford. The primary objective is to provide PhD training for a new generation of PD researchers with interdisciplinary expertise in these fields.
The project in University of Oxford will focus on studying the effects of inflammation specifically in the human PD brain and is led by Dr Laura Parkkinen, Professor of Translational Neuropathology and Director of the Oxford brain bank. The main objective of this current project is to deconvolute the role of neuroinflammation with pathological hallmarks of human PD brain and progression of disease using high-throughput, AI-driven digital tools, proteomics, and transcriptomic profiling.
Applicants must hold a BSc in Neuroscience or relevant subject area. You will have strong practical laboratory experience and good knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases as well as neuroanatomy. The ability to design experiments, trouble-shoot technical problems, be meticulous in practical work and in record keeping is essential. You will be part of a team but are also expected to work independently.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Laura Parkkinen ([email protected]).
Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the responsibilities and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.
The post is full time for a fixed term of 4 years in the first instance.
Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 20th September 2024 will be considered.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Contact Person : NDCN HR Recruitment Vacancy ID : 175358 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 20-Sep-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : MARIE CURIE RESEARCHER (MCR) Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : In line with MSCA Fellowship awarded