Postdoctoral Researcher in molecular neuroscience

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Dublin – Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in molecular neuroscience Location: FutureNeuro Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland Reporting to: Prof David Henshall, Director, FutureNeuro Research Centre Start date: As soon as appointed Salary: Appointable at Level 2A on the Postdoctoral Researcher scale depending on prior experience Role being recruited: A postdoctoral researcher position is available immediately in the laboratory of Professor David C. Henshall in the FutureNeuro Research Centre at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Position summary: Prof David C. Henshall is seeking a self-motivated, creative and collaborative team member with a PhD in molecular biology or neuroscience and expertise with sequencing in vivo mouse models of brain disease. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in bioinformatics and the generation and analysis of a variety of next-generation sequencing data from tissues and biofluids. Experimental techniques utilized will include single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP and ATAC-seq and a variety of molecular and imaging assays utilizing both in vitro and in vivo approaches. The successful candidate is expected to lead research on mechanisms and treatment of epilepsy. Specifically, the project will focus on single-cell sequencing of tissues and biofluids from experimental models and patients with epilepsy and exploring how disease-modifying treatments including gene therapy and antisense oligonucleotides re-shape the transcriptional landscape in the brain. The research is funded through the FutureNeuro Research Centre, a multi-disciplinary and inter-institutional research programme, providing access to world-class facilities and collaborative research teams. Application Process: Please apply online with your CV and Covering Letter no later than 5pm on the closing date as posted on RCSI website. Informal enquiries are encouraged to Prof Henshall, by email dhenshall@rcsi.ie… – Permanent – Full-time

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