Molecular Virology & Viral Emergence Research Associate

1000scholars; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge – Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID) – seeks a Research Associate in Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence. The role focuses on molecular determinants of cross-species transmission, using cloning, reverse genetics, and functional assays to study host-virus interactions.

You will work independently and with a collaborative team to advance pandemic preparedness.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in biological/biomedical sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology or virology.
• Emerging track record of publications or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments to investigate viral cross-species transmission.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations.
• Attend and contribute to laboratory meetings and group activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues within CITIID and beyond.

Skills

Molecular biology

Virology

Cell culture

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in biological/biomedical sciences

Tools

Molecular cloning

Viral reverse genetics

PCR/RT-qPCR

Job description

University of Cambridge – Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID) – seeks a Research Associate in Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence. The role focuses on molecular determinants of cross-species transmission, using cloning, reverse genetics, and functional assays to study host-virus interactions.

You will work independently and with a collaborative team to advance pandemic preparedness.