HSC Mutation & Leukemia Research Associate

UAG; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UAG invites applications for a Research Associate to join Prof Laurenti's group at Cambridge. You will lead projects on how transcription factor mutations affect haematopoietic stem cells and leukaemia risk, using state-of-the-art experiments and computational analyses.

Role includes independent research, collaboration, and mentoring master’s students. Requirements include a PhD in a relevant field, strong haematology background, and extensive experience with flow cytometry, tissue culture,

Qualifications

• PhD in Haematology / Leukaemia / HSC biology or closely related field.
• Strong background in haematology, leukaemia (clinical/translational) and HSC biology.
• Extensive experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience in primary tissue culture (ideally with HSCs).
• CRISPR editing in primary human cells.
• Genomics data analysis expertise.
• Familiarity with transcription factors; animal models desirable.
• Strong publication record; proven funding track record desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project on how coding and non-coding areas of transcription factors influence HSCs and leukaemia risk.
• Plan and conduct experiments independently; collaborate with the lab team.
• Communicate findings in writing and at conferences; supervise master’s students if required.
• Contribute to communal tasks and support other lab members as needed.

Job description

UAG invites applications for a Research Associate to join Prof Laurenti's group at Cambridge. You will lead projects on how transcription factor mutations affect haematopoietic stem cells and leukaemia risk, using state-of-the-art experiments and computational analyses.

Role includes independent research, collaboration, and mentoring master’s students. Requirements include a PhD in a relevant field, strong haematology background, and extensive experience with flow cytometry, tissue culture,