Postdoctoral Researcher in Metabolic Disease and Cell Signalling
Core
Independent research into molecular and cellular mechanisms of metabolic disease, focusing on protein trafficking, signalling pathways, and systems-level regulation.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (IC)
Builds
Novel therapeutic targets and mechanistic insights into metabolic disease
Domain
Life Sciences / Metabolic Disease / Cell Signalling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protein biochemistry, molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering, proteomics, mass spectrometry, enzyme assays, mouse models, fluorescence microscopy, grant writing
Preferred skills
quantitative proteomics, phosphoproteomics, functional screening, assay development
Technologies
CRISPR/Cas9, mass spectrometry, plasmid design, mutagenesis
Responsibilities
Design and implement CRISPR/Cas9-based genetic manipulation in cells and animal models; conduct biochemical and enzymatic assays to investigate protein function; undertake proteomic and mass spectrometry-based analyses; supervise honours, PhD, and postgraduate students; present research findings at national and international scientific meetings; contribute to grant applications.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher