Neurodevelopmental Genetics Research Associate

University of Cambridge; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radford Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, seeks a motivated researcher to identify new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neuro-developmental conditions. You will lead projects using high-throughput molecular techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 screening, and single-cell RNA sequencing, while mentoring junior lab members.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate independence, collaboration, and enthusiasm for translational

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or a related field.
• Experience with advanced molecular biology techniques, cell culture, gene editing and CRISPR/Cas9 screening preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project focused on identifying new diagnoses and treatment approaches for genetic neuro-developmental conditions.
• Apply high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques to functionally characterise thousands of genetic variants.
• Supervise junior lab members and participate in group meetings and seminars.
• Seek external funding and undertake further training with institute support.

Skills

Independence

Collaborative

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Gene editing

CRISPR/Cas9 screening

Education

PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry/genetics or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Base editing

Prime editing

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

The Radford Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, seeks a motivated researcher to identify new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neuro-developmental conditions. You will lead projects using high-throughput molecular techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 screening, and single-cell RNA sequencing, while mentoring junior lab members.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate independence, collaboration, and enthusiasm for translational