Research Fellow in Human Embryo Development
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,116.00 i £45,413.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warwick, Warwickshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Warwick |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 110517-0525 |
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For informal enquiries, please contact Andrew McAinsh (Professor) A.D.McAinsh@warwick.ac.uk
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a Wellcome-funded project exploring the causes and consequences of chromosome mis-segregation in human embryos. These errors lead to mosaic aneuploidy, a major contributor to infertility and pregnancy loss.
This position builds on our recent discoveries that the first mitotic divisions in the human embryo are exceptionally error-prone (Currie et al., Nat Commun. 13:6755, 2022), and that aneuploidy rates can be reduced by modulating the cytoskeleton (Currie et al., BioRxiv, 2025.04.05.647367). This opens a potential therapeutic pathway to improve outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment.
You will be based at Warwick’s Centre for Early Life, working as part of a multidisciplinary team in close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and the Centre for Reproductive Medicine (University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, NHS Trust). The project will involve applying molecular and cell biological techniques to uncover the mechanisms that lead to chromosomal abnormalities in early human development.
We offer a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive research environment, with bespoke career development plans designed to help every team member achieve their professional goals. We value open communication, shared success, and a strong team ethos.
This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher interested in developmental biology, reproductive health, and translational research with real-world clinical impact.
Applicants must have, or will shortly obtain, a PhD in cell, developmental or reproductive biology. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an outstanding academic track record, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team.
Applicants with experience in mammalian embryology and/or cell biology methods, including live cell imaging or next generation sequencing are particularly encouraged to apply.
You will be approachable and enthusiastic to help others, particularly PhD students. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a Wellcome-funded project exploring the causes and consequences of chromosome mis-segregation in human embryos. These errors lead to mosaic aneuploidy, a major contributor to infertility and pregnancy loss.
This position builds on our recent discoveries that the first mitotic divisions in the human embryo are exceptionally error-prone (Currie et al., Nat Commun. 13:6755, 2022), and that aneuploidy rates can be reduced by modulating the cytoskeleton (Currie et al., BioRxiv, 2025.04.05.647367). This opens a potential therapeutic pathway to improve outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment.
You will be based at Warwick’s Centre for Early Life, working as part of a multidisciplinary team in close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and the Centre for Reproductive Medicine (University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, NHS Trust). The project will involve applying molecular and cell biological techniques to uncover the mechanisms that lead to chromosomal abnormalities in early human development.
We offer a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive research environment, with bespoke career development plans designed to help every team member achieve their professional goals. We value open communication, shared success, and a strong team ethos.
This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher interested in developmental biology, reproductive health, and translational research with real-world clinical impact.
Applicants must have, or will shortly obtain, a PhD in cell, developmental or reproductive biology. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an outstanding academic track record, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team.
Applicants with experience in mammalian embryology and/or cell biology methods, including live cell imaging or next generation sequencing are particularly encouraged to apply.
You will be approachable and enthusiastic to help others, particularly PhD students. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.