Research Associate, Bristol Regenerative Medicine Laboratories (BRML) at the School of Clinical Sci
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jan 23, 2017
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to investigate a novel multi-hit gene therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. The study is funded by Parkinson’s UK and our aim is to test whether microRNA-7 can be used to halt the underlying synucleopathy progression and whether a combined delivery of GDNF and microRNA-7 (GDNF-7) can be a viable treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. We will test this approach in our alpha-synuclein overexpressing model of Parkinson’s and use a sophisticated range of behavioral, histological and biochemical analysis to determine treatment outcomes.
The project is led by Dr Oscar Cordero Llana in collaboration with Dr Liang-Fong Wong (University of Bristol) and Professor Richard-Wade Martins at the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre (University of Oxford).
We seek a talented scientist to join our enthusiastic and collaborative team in a supportive scientific environment. This position will suit a versatile scientist with experience in both molecular and in vivo approaches. The successful candidate must hold (or be about to be awarded) a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Name, tel no and email details for informal contact: Dr Oscar Cordero Llana, 0117 331 1439, Oscar.corderollana@bristol.ac.uk
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