Lead Scientist, FOXL2 & Ovary Development

THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute Limited Lovell-Badge Lab is inviting applications for a Crick PhD project exploring how FOXL2 interacts with steroid hormone receptors during ovary development. The project combines genetic and molecular approaches to understand gene regulation and gonadal differentiation in vivo and in vitro.

Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant biological subject, with MSc/MRes preferred, and have some experience in cell culture, imaging, or bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant biological subject with practical research experience.
• MSc or MRes training is strongly preferred.
• Experience in cell culture, imaging and basic bioinformatics is useful.

Skills

Developmental biology

Genetics

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Imaging

Bioinformatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

MSc or MRes in a relevant field

Tools

Imaging software

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute Limited Lovell-Badge Lab is inviting applications for a Crick PhD project exploring how FOXL2 interacts with steroid hormone receptors during ovary development. The project combines genetic and molecular approaches to understand gene regulation and gonadal differentiation in vivo and in vitro.

Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant biological subject, with MSc/MRes preferred, and have some experience in cell culture, imaging, or bioinformatics.