  A post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Helen Makarenkova, Neurobiology Department, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. This position is to investigate the role of homeodomain transcription factor Barx2 in mouse muscle satellite cells and other myogenic progenitors during muscle development and regeneration. The successful candidate will be an independent and motivated team player with strong communication skills and a strong background in cell and molecular biology. Previous experience in Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS), mouse genetics and cell culture is highly desirable. Interested candidates should submit their CV including names and contact information of three references via e-mail to Helen Makarenkova (hmakarenk(a)scripps.edu). The Scripps Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer.  |
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A position is available immediately for a motivated research assistant to join Professor Kay Davies’ group at the MRC Functional Genomics Unit. You will join an active research team working on the development of therapeutics for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The project focuses on the exon-skipping approach, which is one of the most promising therapies for this disorder and will involve quantification using real time qPCR. Educated to degree level or recently awarded a PhD, you should be experienced in general molecular biology techniques and familiar with tissue culture. Previous experience of quantitative real-time PCR and/or work with dystrophin associated proteins and viral vector production would be an advantage. Excellent organisational and communication skills will be required, together with the ability to work well within a team. Applications for this role must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties, please call 01793 301156, quoting reference number FGU10/212. Closing date for applications: 28th May 2010. |
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuromuscular Disease: Camden, North London United Kingdom - 29/06/2010
A 24-month postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available to work in the newly established Neuromuscular Diseases group formed by Professors Wells and Timmons and Drs Brown and Piercy. The successful candidate will engage in independent and collaborative research within the group, with an emphasis on the pathogenesis and treatment of human or veterinary neuromuscular disease. Members of the group are affiliated with the MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Disease and are actively involved in translational research. You will have a PhD in molecular and cell biology or physiology. A publication record of achievement in neuromuscular research is essential and you should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimum supervision. For further information and preliminary enquiries please contact Professor Dominic Wells, (44)203 214 8024 or dwells(at)rvc.ac.uk |
