Biology Jobs at UK DRI | PhD Graduates Apply Now for the Research Fellow Position
The Duff Lab at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), University College London, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Wellcome-funded project exploring the context-dependent regulation of gene expression in Alzheimerโs disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with expertise in RNA biology and transcriptomics to contribute to groundbreaking research on tauopathies and novel genetic therapies.
- Job Title: Research Fellow
- Lab: Duff Lab
- Location: UK DRI at UCL
About The Institution
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the countryโs leading initiative dedicated to tackling dementia, bringing together world-class researchers to accelerate discovery and innovation in the prevention, treatment, and care of neurodegenerative diseases. Established in 2017 and headquartered at University College London with six partner universities across the UK, the institute fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge technologies, and translational research to better understand the mechanisms of dementia and deliver real-world solutions that improve lives.
About the Role
The Duff lab (working with the lab of Professor Jernej Ule at Kings College London) seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and self-driven individual to work on an exciting project that aims to look at context-dependent regulation of gene expression in cell, mouse, and human systems in response to tau tangle formation and cellular clearance pathways. The project aims to identify suitable gating elements to be used to control the expression of genetic therapies in human AD and FTD-tau.
The post is immediately available and funded by Wellcome until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.
Requirements
You will hold a PhD in biological science (or be close to obtaining) with experience in RNA biology. Experience in advanced computational approaches to transcriptomics/gene regulation analysis, in microscopy and image acquisition, and in molecular biology is essential.
Experience in protein imagining and data quality control, data analyses, tau biology, disease pathogenesis, and protein clearance pathways is desirable.
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