Postdoc in Stem Cell Biology/Neuroscience, Baltimore, USA

Job Ref: 1550072979

Salary: Competitive+ excellent benefits
Closing date: Midnight 28th March 2015.

We're currently looking for talented scientists to join our innovative postdoc Program. Associated with the AstraZeneca/Lieber Institute of Brain Development (LIBD) collaboration in Baltimore, MD, USA, you'll be developing real-time assays for neuronal autophagy using the human pluripotent stem cell and cellular imaging resources. The project will incorporate the use of high-content and confocal microscopy, to build and optimize cellular assays with neuronal cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells. Gene editing technologies will be used to engineer iPS cells with characterized mutations in genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders for use in high-content autophagy assays. There will also be an opportunity to evaluate known compounds that target autophagy as well as AstraZeneca small molecules.

What's more, you'll have the support of a leading academic advisor, who'll provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career along with similar support from AstraZeneca scientists. This is an exciting area that hasn't been explored to its full potential, making this an opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

This position will be at the LIBD, in collaboration with investigators in the stem cell genetics, cell imaging and circuit activation group, as well as AstraZeneca partners. The Institute is associated with the Johns Hopkins University, and provides a fantastic interdisciplinary environment, which includes experts from many fields including Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, as well as Pharmacology.

As a Postdoctoral Scientist -- Stem Cell Biology, it's essential that you have:
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and cellular imaging
• A strong record of personal initiative and critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills to communicate observations and results to LIBD and AstraZeneca team members
• The ability to collaborate and work in an interdisciplinary team

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