Research Associate in Synthetic Genomics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Ontario seeks a Research Associate for synthetic biology research. The role involves developing innovative yeast-based methods and high-throughput workflows for DNA engineering. Candidates must have extensive experience in DNA assembly and genome engineering. The institution promotes equality and flexible working arrangements, providing excellent benefits including a market-leading pension and exceptional leave entitlements.

Benefits

Market-leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive skill and experience in DNA assembly and genome engineering.
• Good understanding of chromosome biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative yeast-based methods to design and engineer large synthetic DNA sequences.
• Develop novel automated workflows to engineer and verify large synthetic DNA at high-throughput.
• Contribute to research publications and support grant applications.
• Build internal and external contacts for information exchange.

Skills

DNA assembly

Genome engineering

Chromosome biology

Job description

Overview

As a member of the Cai lab, you will be responsible for undertaking cutting-edge synthetic biology research projects. You will work on multiple synthetic biology projects closely with members from the Cai lab and with other senior technology leads to ensure the timely and appropriate flow of data and protocols across platforms to drive forward the lab’s scientific vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative yeast-based methods to design and engineer large synthetic DNA sequences.


• Develop novel automated workflows to engineer and verify large synthetic DNA at high-throughput.


• Contribute to research publications, support grant applications, and develop collaborations to ensure the sustainable future of the lab.


• Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for information exchange and future collaboration.

Qualifications

It is essential that the Research Associate has extensive skill and experience in DNA assembly and genome engineering. A good understanding of chromosome biology will also be required.

What You Can Expect In Return

• Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme


• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme


• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays


• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period


• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Equality, Diversity and Working Arrangements

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. The University is positive about flexible working, and hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews :

Name: Professor Patrick Cai

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries: [e-mail]

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