Hybrid Epigenetics Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible work options

Family-friendly initiatives

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer invites applications for a Research Assistant to study the role of epigenetic marks in gene regulation. The post is full-time (35 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract for 18 months, with hybrid working based in Edinburgh.

You will join Dr Duncan Sproul’s laboratory and collaborate with partner groups to investigate DNA methylation and transcription in mammalian cells, using synthetic vector libraries, cellular landing pads and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject must be held.
• Experience in molecular biology, cellular biology or biochemistry.
• Interest or experience in epigenomics and gene regulation welcomed.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Support research on epigenetic marks and gene regulation.
• Work with synthetic vector libraries and cellular landing pads.
• Contribute to high-throughput sequencing data analysis for variant libraries.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Biochemistry

Epigenomics

Gene regulation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

The University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer invites applications for a Research Assistant to study the role of epigenetic marks in gene regulation. The post is full-time (35 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract for 18 months, with hybrid working based in Edinburgh.

You will join Dr Duncan Sproul’s laboratory and collaborate with partner groups to investigate DNA methylation and transcription in mammalian cells, using synthetic vector libraries, cellular landing pads and