Research Associate Grade 6
Sahara Lab - MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, London, UK

A BBSRC funded Postdoctoral position is available starting from 2014 in the lab of Dr Sahara at the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King’s Collage London, UK
(http://www.kcl.ac.uk/biohealth/research/divisions/devneuro/Research/groups/sahara.aspx).

The project focuses the molecular control of self-renewal and neurogenic characteristics of cortical progenitors.
We will address this question by employing various techniques including ES cell based neural differentiation, mouse genetics and developmental biology. Applicants with a recent PhD or MD/PhD should have a high motivation, good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team. Preference will be given to candidates with experiences in mouse/human ES cell manipulation and/or analysis of mouse cortical development with imaging techniques and in utero manipulation. Candidates with strong background in other fields and model systems (eg. molecular/cellular biology, electrophysiology/imaging, stem cell behaviors in other organs) who are interested in understanding cortical/neural development are also very welcome to apply.

Start date of the position will be Spring 2014 but negotiable. The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 3 years.
Applications: Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this position by e-mail. Applicants who are interested should send a cover letter explaining their motivations and previous work, a CV with a list of publications, and the name and contacts of three references to: Setsuko Sahara, setsukosahara@kcl.ac.uk