CRISPR & Host-Pathogen Interactions in Cryptosporidium

Crick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crick Institute is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a 2027 Crick PhD project led by Adam Sateriale, investigating Cryptosporidium host-pathogen interactions. The project combines cell biology, CRISPR-driven genetics, and advanced imaging to understand virulence and host responses in infection models.

The candidate will work with sequencing, bioinformatics, and standard molecular techniques in a collaborative environment addressing global health questions surrounding

Qualifications

• Interest in infectious disease and host–pathogen interactions.
• Experience or familiarity with CRISPR-driven genetic manipulation and advanced imaging techniques.
• Basic molecular biology techniques and sequencing knowledge welcomed.

Skills

Infectious disease

CRISPR

Microscopy

Flow cytometry

Sequencing

Tools

CRISPR

Flow cytometry

Super-resolution microscopy

Sequencing

Job description

The Crick Institute is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a 2027 Crick PhD project led by Adam Sateriale, investigating Cryptosporidium host-pathogen interactions. The project combines cell biology, CRISPR-driven genetics, and advanced imaging to understand virulence and host responses in infection models.

The candidate will work with sequencing, bioinformatics, and standard molecular techniques in a collaborative environment addressing global health questions surrounding