Salary: £30,395 – £32,236 (with progression to £39,610) per annum.

Closing date: 28 August 2019

An outstanding candidate is sought with a proven track record of research in the area of in vivo genetic models and/or cartilage pathobiology to join this project in the laboratory of Dr Kasia Pirog that forms part of the Newcastle University’s Skeletal Research group (SRG).

This is a 3 years fixed term position and provides an exciting opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary group as part of a research team studying osteoarthritis progression using mouse models to detect clinically relevant changes and potential disease modifying agents.

You should have a PhD in Musculoskeletal Science or related field, experience in general histology and laboratory techniques, large data analysis (transcriptomics/proteomics), and proficiency in statistical skills. Animal research experience would be advantageous but training will be provided if necessary.

This is a full time, fixed term post for the duration of 3 years.

For further information, please visit:
https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/katarzynapirog/
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/igm/research/skeletal/#research

The Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award in addition to the University’s silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

Click here for further details.