Post Doctoral Research Associate - University of Bristol

Position: Post Doctoral Research Associate
Salary: £33,797 per annum
Location: University of Bristol
Closing Date: 22nd November
How to apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CCD662/research-associate

Applications are invited for a 4-year fully funded post-doctoral research associate position at the University of Bristol. The project is funded by The Scar Free Foundation and will build on previous work published by the PI on epidermal wound healing in adult zebrafish. The project aims to determine the precise roles of a network of four genes during tissue repair and regeneration. Anecdotal clinical evidence suggests these genes may affect scar severity after injury but the cellular and molecular processes involved in this are not understood. This project represents an opportunity to utilise a well-established model and multiple tools within the lab to answer important questions about scarring and tissue regeneration.

The successful applicant will join a close-knit and enthusiastic research team all working on aspects of tissue repair and regeneration. The role will involve the day-to-day running of the project, performing a range of research tasks, writing manuscripts, giving talks and assisting with training and supervision of postgraduate members of the lab.

A PhD in a biological or biomedical science is essential and the successful candidate should have prior knowledge of wound healing and/or tissue repair/regeneration. Experience of live imaging or working with tissue samples is also essential. Previous experience working with zebrafish is highly desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be highly organised, eager to learn new skills and to interact with a broad range of colleagues.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Rebecca Richardson, +44 (0)117 3311419, rebecca.richardson@bristol.ac.uk.