Darius Widera
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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.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Reading
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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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Professors
Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Therapy
Extracellular Vesicle
Stem Cell Biology
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