The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences that leads to new medicines and treatments for human diseases.

 

An experienced postdoctoral research scientist is required to work on a project funded by the Alzheimer’s Research Trust (ART) focused on the regulation of axonal transport and strategies to enhance it in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Using the latest methodologies to image both axons and the transport processes within them (Adalbert et al., 2009 Brain 132: 402-16), the successful candidate will study how the microtubule-associated protein tau and ApoE haplotype influence axonal transport and how this relates to the disease process.

 

Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience, cell biology or molecular biology, knowledge of neurodegenerative mechanisms and experience in confocal and/or live imaging and mouse genetics. Experience in studying axonal transport and an interest in Alzheimer’s disease is highly desirable.

 

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Michael Coleman at michael.coleman@bbsrc.ac.uk This is a limited term contract with funding available for up to 3 years.

 

Further information about the Institute can be found on our website. Application forms and further details are available electronically from our website www.babraham.ac.uk, or by contacting our 24-hour Recruitment Line on 01223 496365, or e-mail babraham.personnel@bbsrc.ac.uk. Closing date for completed applications is 24 July 2009.