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12738 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 49,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent educational institution seeks a talented Postdoctoral researcher to investigate secreted proteins during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection. The role involves applying CRISPR screening and next generation sequencing analysis, along with working closely with a collaborative team. Candidates should have a PhD in molecular cell biology or a relevant field, and experience in tissue culture and molecular biology is required. Flexible working patterns are available.

Benefits

Additional training and career development opportunities
Active community with journal clubs and research talks

Qualifications

  • PhD in molecular cell biology, infection biology or a related discipline is required.
  • Experience in tissue culture and molecular biology is essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate secreted proteins during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection.
  • Apply CRISPR screening and next generation sequencing analysis.
  • Work closely with other members of the lab.

Skills

Tissue culture
Molecular biology
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Time management
Learning new techniques

Education

PhD in molecular cell biology or related discipline

Job description

Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149, pro rata if part time

College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute for Immunology and Infection Research

Full time contract: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term contract: 12 months

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral researcher to join the Young lab to investigate secreted proteins during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection.

The Opportunity:

You will apply CRISPR screening and next generation sequencing analysis to identify key players in Toxoplasma cyst formation. You will use imaging and biochemical assays to investigate the Toxoplasma cyst wall, working closely with other members of the Young lab. You will join the Institute for Immunology and Infection Research at the University of Edinburgh, which is a vibrant scientific community within an exciting and beautiful city.

You will join our active ToxoInEd community, with weekly journal clubs, monthly research talks and a wider community for ECRs across Edinburgh. Additional training and career development opportunities are available through the Scottish Parasitology Partnership in Research Innovation and Training (SPPIRIT).

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. The post is initially advertised for 12 months but an additional 6 month extension will be added pending confirmation of a grant extension.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD in molecular cell biology, infection biology or a related discipline.
Experience in tissue culture and molecular biology.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to interact productively with other team members.
Ability to manage time to effectively and efficiently achieve the research programmes objectives.
Ability to quickly learn and independently apply new techniques.

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