The UK DRI at UCL is looking to appoint a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow in organic chemistry/radiochemistry. The project is part of a collaboration between Professor Karen Duff, Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, and Professor Erik Arstad, Director of the Centre for Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (CRC), and will involve the development of a novel positron emission tomography (PET) tracer for imaging of dementia. The successful candidate will be required to synthesise small molecule target compounds, including precursors for radiolabelling, and will also have the opportunity to work with labelling chemistry for fluorine-18. Successful applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area, eg, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or radiochemistry, and expert knowledge and excellent practical skills in organic chemistry. Experience with radiochemistry, in particular fluorine-18 labelling chemistry, is desirable. Ref: 1862742, Closing date: 17 April
Apply to centreThe UK DRI at Imperial is seeking an outstanding post-doctoral Research Associate interested in taking on a challenging role with considerable scope for independent scientific achievement and personal growth. The fellowship programme of Dr Nathan Skene is focused on identifying mechanisms through which complex genetic variation drives susceptibility for neurodegenerative diseases in specific cell types and at particular life stages. You will help define specific research programmes within this remit and undertake these in conjunction with colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams. Considerable independence is expected, with anticipation of a growing leadership role. You will be ambitious, with the passion to tackle big problems and a readiness to try out high-risk, high-payoff projects. Exceptional prior experience with genomics methods and a background in neurobiology will be assets. You will be responsible for data analysis and visualisation as well as development of new computational methods for processing and analysis of large-scale omics data. We set high standards for reproducibility of research and you will be expected to maintain your code on GitHub, develop containers and write workflows. Ref: MED01750, Closing date: 15 April (N.B. Deadline was extended from 2 April)
Apply to centreUK DRI Fellows will lead an internationally competitive research programme with up to £1.5m in funding support, relevant to the area of neurodegeneration, with the ultimate aim of improving human health. You will draw on the knowledge and expertise of other colleagues both within and outside of the UK DRI through collaborative inputs and team working. Use reference: 046510 on Edinburgh vacancy page. Rolling Deadline.
Apply to centreUK DRI Professors will direct internationally competitive research with up to £3m programme support, relevant to the area of neurodegeneration, with the ultimate aim of improving human health. You will draw on the knowledge and expertise of other colleagues both within and outside of the UK DRI through collaborative inputs and team working. Use reference: 046501 on Edinburgh vacancy page. Rolling deadline.
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