We are recruiting an outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Liang Laboratory as an MRC PPU-funded Research Associate. The successful candidate will investigate the role of ER-phagy in maintaining endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis and explore how dysregulation of this pathway contributes to human disease. Applicants should hold a PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. Candidates with experience in autophagy, organelle biology, or related research areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Additional experience with bioinformatics, quantitative image analysis, or analysis of large-scale omics datasets would be advantageous.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate should have a strong track record in molecular and cellular biology research, evidenced by at least one peer-reviewed first-author publication or equivalent research achievement. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, and will be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment. They should demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, and a commitment to scientific excellence. This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Your priorities will include:
• Conduct research to uncover the molecular mechanisms regulating ER-phagy and ER homeostasis.
• Design, perform, and analyse experiments using state-of-the-art molecular and cell biology approaches.
• Contribute to the development of research projects, manuscripts, and grant applications.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, national and international conferences.
• Collaborate effectively with researchers within the MRC PPU and external academic partners.

Who we're looking for:
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Strong track record of research achievement, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology, with experience in autophagy-related research desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

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Application

Application:
To apply on-line please visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/jobs. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Human Resources on (01382) 386209 (answering machine) for an application pack. Please quote reference number UOD2317 (https://www.dundee.ac.uk/work-for-us/jobs/uod2317)

For further information about this position please contact Dr. Jin Rui Liang at the MRC PPU at
jliang001@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about MRC PPU please visit https://www.ppu.mrc.ac.uk/