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Research Assistant in Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - University of Glasgow

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£29,176 - £32,817 per annum
Closing date
Nov 27, 2019

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Sector
Veterinary Medicine
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

Job Details

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - Research Institute of Molecular Cell & Systems Biology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to the project titled Role of autophagy in the accumulation of defective mitochondria during ageing funded by BBSRC under the supervision of Prof Alberto Sanz. The Sanz laboratory (https://bit.ly/2DZBuu0) is now based at Newcastle University but will move to the University of Glasgow in January 2020. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in Molecular and Cell Biology. Thus, expertise using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism is desirable but not essential.

The project aims to establish the precise mechanisms by which decreased autophagic capacity contributes to the accumulation of respiratory-deficient mitochondria and the role of respiratory complex I (CI) in ageing. Firstly, you will investigate how CI triggers apoptosis. Secondly, you will determine how disrupted autophagy leads to the accumulation of CI-deficient mitochondria and how this affects ageing. Finally, you will implement genetic, pharmacological and dietary interventions to boost autophagy and restore CI function, extending healthy lifespan. The project will provide us with specific targets that can be manipulated with clinically approved drugs, allowing a swift translation of our findings.

Please see link below for further information on the Institute:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/biology/

This post has funding for 24 months.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alberto Sanz at alberto.sanz@ncl.ac.uk .

Apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/it/iframe/jobs/

It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

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