Topic: epigenetic regulation

Establish an independent research programme on the cellular and molecular biology of aging in humans or model systems. Relevant topics include senescence, protein homeostasis, metabolism, mitochondrial biology, genome stability, epigenetic regulation, stem cells and the neurobiology of aging. The appointment includes teaching, mentoring, collaborative research and university service. Priority review is 15 November 2026.

One of the most prominent features of the human brain is the fabulous size of the cerebral cortex and its intricate folding, both of which emerge during development. Over the last few years, work from my lab has shown that specific cellular and genetic mechanisms play central roles in cortex folding, particularly linked to neural stem and progenitor cells. Key mechanisms include high rates of neurogenesis, high abundance of basal Radial Glia Cells (bRGCs), and neuron migration, all of which are intertwined during development. We have also shown that primary cortical folds follow highly stereot