College of Life and Environmental Sciences
This full-time, Medical Research Council funded post is available from 1 June 2022 on a fixed term basis until 30 May 2025.
The post
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Professor Austin Smith. The successful applicant will investigate the process and underlying mechanisms through which human naïve stem cells progressively change lineage competence. To dissect this formative transition you will use a combination of single cell ‘omics analyses and focussed perturbations of signalling components and transcription factors. You will have strong technical expertise in molecular biology and genetic manipulation methods.
The post will involve stem cell culture experimentation using a repertoire of molecular, biochemical, cell biological and ‘omics approaches. You will have a deep interest in cell state transitions and developmental mechanisms. Prior experience with pluripotent stem cells is not essential.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in molecular developmental biology and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to design experiments and develop projects involving single cell transcriptome and chromatin analyses, signalling pathway manipulations, and genetic perturbations and will be ready to learn and apply other techniques.
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What we can offer you
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Further information
For further information please contact Austin Smith, e-mail Austin.smith@ex.ac.uk.
The closing date for completed applications is 12th May 2022.
