Genetic Neurodevelopment Research Scientist

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Radford Lab in Cambridge, seeks a motivated postdoctoral scientist to lead a project identifying new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neurodevelopmental conditions in children.

You will apply high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques, including base/prime editing, CRISPR/Cas9 screens, NGS assays, and single-cell RNAseq, while collaborating with internal and external scientists.

Qualifications

• PhD required or close to completion.
• Experience with advanced molecular biology techniques is ideal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project focused on genetic neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Apply high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques.
• Characterise thousands of variants in promoters/regulatory regions.
• Supervise junior lab members and contribute to group meetings and seminars.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

CRISPR/Cas9 screening

Gene editing

Next-generation sequencing

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Radford Lab in Cambridge, seeks a motivated postdoctoral scientist to lead a project identifying new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neurodevelopmental conditions in children.

You will apply high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques, including base/prime editing, CRISPR/Cas9 screens, NGS assays, and single-cell RNAseq, while collaborating with internal and external scientists.