Senior Research Fellow

4 weeks ago


Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom University of Dundee Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the University of Dundee's MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC-PPU). The successful candidate will be part of a new academic-industrial global initiative supported by the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

The project aims to explore and validate new approaches to target LRRK2, perform systematic mechanistic, structural and safety analyses to benchmark new LRRK2 modifiers, and identify clinically relevant biomarkers for LRRK2-driven Parkinson's disease.

The appointed post holder will be based within the laboratories of Dario Alessi, Esther Sammler and Paul Davies and will have the opportunity to further their training in state-of-the-art methods through the course of the project.

Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead a research project in the relevant discipline area using appropriate methods and techniques.
    • Take responsibility for project development and implementation, including experimental design and identification of necessary techniques.
    • Design, develop and implement strategies and approaches required across different projects.
    • Provide supervision, guidance and support to other staff and students within the research team.
    • Collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research.
    • Support the production of research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
Requirements:
    • PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong academic track record and at least one first-authored publication in an internationally recognised peer-reviewed journal.
    • Significant relevant experience in academic or industrial environments, with demonstrated track record of project leadership roles.
    • Strong knowledge and interest in understanding pathways linked to neurodegeneration and Parkinson's disease.
    • Demonstrated experience in the design, development and implementation of strategies and approaches required for the successful delivery of a research project.
    • Experience in supervision of junior members of a research team.
    • Significant hands-on expertise in one or more of the following: biochemistry, mass spectrometry, cell biology, molecular biology, structural biology, signal transduction, data analysis and bioinformatic analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a highly collaborative manner, embracing the principles of Open Science, and will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Excellent knowledge of the English language is essential.



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