Genetics Research Assistant: Mosquito Genomics & CRISPR

Keele University

Keele

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Competitive pay with annual increments
Generous annual leave
Excellent staff pension scheme
Career development opportunities
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Job summary

Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Research Assistant to join Dr Roberto Galizi's laboratory. The role focuses on developing genetic technologies to control malaria-transmitting mosquitoes and involves creation and validation of mosquito transgenic lines through molecular cloning and embryo microinjections.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design and analysis in molecular cloning, mosquito genetic engineering and phenotype

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant subject is required.
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting is essential.
  • Specialist knowledge of research methods in molecular biology, gene editing, bioinformatics, insect genetics and engineering.
  • Desirable: experience with insects or genetic engineering in insects or model organisms; practical CRISPR knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate mosquito transgenic lines, including molecular cloning.
  • Develop transgenic lines via embryo microinjections and characterisation.
  • Support design and analysis of experiments in molecular cloning and mosquito genetics.

Skills

Laboratory skills
Molecular biology
Gene editing
Bioinformatics
Insect genetics
Engineering
CRISPR tools

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

Tools

CRISPR tools

Job description

Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Research Assistant to join Dr Roberto Galizi's laboratory. The role focuses on developing genetic technologies to control malaria-transmitting mosquitoes and involves creation and validation of mosquito transgenic lines through molecular cloning and embryo microinjections.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design and analysis in molecular cloning, mosquito genetic engineering and phenotype

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