Research Assistant (Crossley Group) (Fixed Term)
Licensed sponsor Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 hour ago
We seek an experienced, scientifically curious and collaborative full-time Research Assistant to join the Crossley laboratory (https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/crossley-group/) in the internationally renowned Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK.
You will work alongside Dr Mawer, our Senior Scientific Associate, to bring several ongoing projects to publication, as well as helping to start new projects.
In the Crossley research group, we study RNA-DNA hybrid molecules called R-loops - how they are dysregulated in human disease, drive genome instability and inflammation, and how these molecules and cellular responses to them can be harnessed for cancer detection and treatment. We use biochemical, imaging and genomics approaches to study molecular mechanisms underlying R-loop biology and their clinical applications.
You will have strong molecular biology skills (cloning, western blotting, lentiviral infection, qPCR, nucleic acid isolation, immunoprecipitations, microscopy, and flow cytometry) and previous experience of mammalian cell culture. In-depth expertise in at least one of genome stability, RNA biology, chromatin biology, innate immunity or cancer biology is required. Experience in next generation sequencing and/or bioinformatics will be advantageous. The successful candidate will also be required to take on other responsibilities, including preparation of reagents, maintenance of lab stocks and assisting with the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
With recent long-term funding awarded, you will be joining the group at a formative time. You will be enthusiastic about being part of a growing group. This position is a staff vacancy at the University of Cambridge that would allow for the post holder to also undertake a postgraduate course at the University, should an offer of a place be made following the relevant competitive process.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
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Please quote reference SW51133 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
You will work alongside Dr Mawer, our Senior Scientific Associate, to bring several ongoing projects to publication, as well as helping to start new projects.
In the Crossley research group, we study RNA-DNA hybrid molecules called R-loops - how they are dysregulated in human disease, drive genome instability and inflammation, and how these molecules and cellular responses to them can be harnessed for cancer detection and treatment. We use biochemical, imaging and genomics approaches to study molecular mechanisms underlying R-loop biology and their clinical applications.
You will have strong molecular biology skills (cloning, western blotting, lentiviral infection, qPCR, nucleic acid isolation, immunoprecipitations, microscopy, and flow cytometry) and previous experience of mammalian cell culture. In-depth expertise in at least one of genome stability, RNA biology, chromatin biology, innate immunity or cancer biology is required. Experience in next generation sequencing and/or bioinformatics will be advantageous. The successful candidate will also be required to take on other responsibilities, including preparation of reagents, maintenance of lab stocks and assisting with the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
With recent long-term funding awarded, you will be joining the group at a formative time. You will be enthusiastic about being part of a growing group. This position is a staff vacancy at the University of Cambridge that would allow for the post holder to also undertake a postgraduate course at the University, should an offer of a place be made following the relevant competitive process.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference SW51133 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
