Senior Research Associate - 0516-24

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Senior Research Associate – 0516-24, Lancaster

Client:

Lancaster University

Location:

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Reference: 0516-24

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to join us as a post-doctoral researcher within the group of Dr Richard Mort in the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences at Lancaster University, to investigate the cellular and genetic basis of the spotting patterns observed in the Dalmatian dog.

Our groups are interested in development, tissue homeostasis, and disease, focusing on skin and the melanocyte lineage. We use live imaging of cells and tissues, biosensors of cellular processes like cell cycle progression, combined with mathematical modeling and bioinformatics approaches (e.g., Riddell et al PLOS Biology, 2023; Wilkinson et al PCMR, 2022; Mort et al Nature Comms, 2016). This Leverhulme-trust funded position is part of a collaboration between the Mort and Shih groups at Lancaster University and Dr. Kit Yates at The University of Bath. The project aims to investigate the genetic and cellular basis for the Dalmatian\’s iconic spotting pattern using clonal analysis in mice, advanced imaging, sequencing, and mathematical modeling.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field (or near completion), experience in cell culture, molecular and cell biology techniques, and an interest in developmental patterning. Experience in gene targeting, live imaging, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics analysis would be advantageous. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, communicates well, works collaboratively, and can solve problems creatively.

This is a fixed-term position for 44 months.

The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences at Lancaster University is a rapidly growing division focused on understanding cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying disease. It offers a supportive research environment that promotes work-life balance and is committed to gender equality, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014.

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