Research Fellow in Spinal Cord Injury
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- £33,797 to £40,322 p.a.
- Closing date
- Nov 19, 2019
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge?
Do you have an established background in spinal cord injury?
Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?
A glycan enriched structure called perineuronal net (PNN) acts as a plasticity break in the adult nervous system. We have previously demonstrated that PNN removal in the central nervous system enhances plasticity. This project aims to investigate the effect of maximising plasticity in promoting spinal cord regeneration, with a new generation of compounds we have recently developed. We shall combine biochemical, anatomical and behavioural techniques in studying the underlying changes and mechanism associated with such improvement.
You should have a PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or a closely allied discipline with experience in spinal cord injury models, behavioural assessments, immunohistochemistry, 3-D lightsheet imaging and lesion volume quantification.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was reawarded a Bronze award in 2017. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Jessica Kwok , University Academic Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9802, Email: j.kwok@leeds.ac.uk
Do you have an established background in spinal cord injury?
Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?
A glycan enriched structure called perineuronal net (PNN) acts as a plasticity break in the adult nervous system. We have previously demonstrated that PNN removal in the central nervous system enhances plasticity. This project aims to investigate the effect of maximising plasticity in promoting spinal cord regeneration, with a new generation of compounds we have recently developed. We shall combine biochemical, anatomical and behavioural techniques in studying the underlying changes and mechanism associated with such improvement.
You should have a PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or a closely allied discipline with experience in spinal cord injury models, behavioural assessments, immunohistochemistry, 3-D lightsheet imaging and lesion volume quantification.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was reawarded a Bronze award in 2017. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Jessica Kwok , University Academic Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9802, Email: j.kwok@leeds.ac.uk
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