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Darius Widera

8 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Neuropathic Pain University of Reading in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Inflammation

Funding

This is a 24-month, fully funded postdoctoral research position supported by the NEURON JTC “RESOLVE” project. The position includes salary and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. Specific stipend or salary details are not provided in the announcement.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Reading

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Keywords

Inflammation
Immunology
Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Neuropathic Pain
Extracellular Vesicle

About this position

The University of Reading School of Pharmacy is offering a 24-month Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) and neuropathic pain, as part of the NEURON JTC “RESOLVE” project. The successful candidate will work closely with Professors Darius Widera, Maria Maiarú, and Graeme Cottrell, engaging in cutting-edge research at the interface of stem cell biology, immunology, and pain neuroscience.

The research will involve the characterization of mesenchymal stem cell-derived EVs, NF-κB and inflammatory signalling assays in both human and murine cells, and the use of in vivo chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) pain models in mice, including behavioral testing. The project is highly translational, aiming to uncover mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies for neuropathic pain, and is conducted within an international consortium with collaborators such as Fabian Szepanowski, Bernd Giebel, and Augustas Pivoriunas.

The School of Pharmacy at the University of Reading provides a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary links in pain research. The position is ideal for candidates with a strong experimental background in cell biology, molecular biology, or animal models, and with interests in stem cell biology, EVs, immunology, and neuroscience.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant biomedical field and demonstrate experience with EV characterization, NF-κB/inflammatory signalling, and in vivo pain models. The position is fully funded for 24 months, with salary and research support provided by the NEURON JTC “RESOLVE” project. For more information and to apply, candidates should consult the official job advert and the University of Reading’s application portal.

Funding details

This is a 24-month, fully funded postdoctoral research position supported by the NEURON JTC “RESOLVE” project. The position includes salary and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. Specific stipend or salary details are not provided in the announcement.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field such as stem cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, or a related biomedical discipline. Strong experimental skills in cell biology, molecular biology, or animal models are required. Experience with extracellular vesicle characterization, NF-κB/inflammatory signalling assays, and in vivo pain models in mice is highly desirable. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and international research environment is expected.

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Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

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Research Interests

Cell Biology

Tissue Engineering

Cell Therapy

Extracellular Vesicle

Stem Cell Biology