Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Medical School - Biomedical Sciences
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract for 3 years
Salary
35,116 - 45,413 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Andrew McAinsh (Professor) A.D.McAinsh@warwick.ac.uk
3 year FTC subject to extension
We are working to transform our understanding of how human cells ensure error free chromosome segregation. Errors in human chromosome segregation are infrequent yet devastating. Aneuploidy, in which entire chromosomes are gained or lost is a hallmark of cancer, ageing and reproductive failure. To minimise errors, dividing cells utilise a checkpoint that monitors attachment of the chromosome to the microtubule-based spindle. We are recruiting a postdoc to investigate how the kinetochore senses attachment state and couples this to the checkpoint signalling system. You will work collaboratively with the McAinsh (Cell Biology) and Burroughs (Mathematical) Groups which are part of the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology (CMCB), University of Warwick, UK
About You
You will have, or be soon to receive, a PhD in cell biology with interdisciplinary training. Experience in working on a scientific project at biology-math interface is essential and you will have a track record in generating high quality research outputs. Extensive experience with high-resolution fluorescent microscopy and live cell imaging - particularly light sheet imaging is essential. Successful candidate will also bring computational skills to undertake image data analysis and processing.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
We offer an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for discovery science in one of the best universities in the UK.
The Centre of Mechanochemical Cell Biology at the University of Warwick seeks to understand the principles of cellular self-organisation with a focus on the role of mechanics in processes that enable cell duplication, movement, repair and membrane organization. The centre is home to 19 principal investigators with backgrounds in cell biology, computer science and physics. It is housed in the Mechanochemical Cell Biology building with state-of-the art imaging facilities (including spinning disk confocal and lattice light sheet microscopes) along-side access to high-performance computing.
Areas of research excellence in BMS focus on quantitative molecular, cell and developmental biology, host-pathogen interactions and human reproduction. We have a vibrant scientific community with excellent internal and external seminar programs and are committed to supporting the career development of our researchers.
Warwick Medical School has an excellent reputation for our distinctive portfolio of high-quality education programmes and for the excellence and global impact of our research.
The breadth of our interest and expertise is demonstrated through our dynamic and influential directorates: Warwick Applied Health (WAH), Warwick Clinical Trials Unit (WCTU), and Warwick Biomedical Sciences (BMS). Our Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) works across the directorates, University and with external stakeholders to accelerate the delivery of practical human health benefits arising from research.
WMS offers academic education across several levels and is the UK leader for graduate entry medicine. Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes aims to provide excellent education and continued professional development for healthcare professionals across a number of areas, including advanced clinical and critical care practice, diabetes, leadership, medical education, interdisciplinary biomedical research, public health and health research. We have expanded our education portfolio to include two innovative undergraduate courses: MSci Integrated Natural Sciences and BSc Health and Medical Sciences. We also offer full and part time research degrees either at Warwick Medical School or in a clinical setting, encompassing PhDs, MD Doctor of Medicine, PhD by Published Work, and MSc by Research.
We foster a rich and inclusive education and research eco-system, underpinned by our core values which permeate everything we do: Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, Excellence, Innovation and Efficiency, and Courage.
The Medical School and University exist within a local, regional, national and international health and care diaspora with excellent inter-institutional links, partnerships and relationships. The connections stretch across academia, industry and the NHS, with a particular strength in our local health eco-system with our local NHS trusts. The strong and effective relationships that we have established over the past 25 years support our excellent teaching, research, innovation and broader educational and academic activities and enable new and existing activities to be undertaken to the highest of standards.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
QS World University Rankings 2024
Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
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