Neurodevelopmental Genomics Research Associate

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to join the Radford Lab in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. You will lead a project aimed at identifying new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neuro-developmental conditions in children, using high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques.

You will characterise thousands of genetic variants in promoters and regulatory regions, employing methods including base and prime editing, CRISPR/Cas9 screens,

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field; strong background in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with high-throughput molecular and cellular approaches is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project identifying diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for neuro-developmental conditions.
• Apply high-throughput molecular and cellular methods to characterise genetic variants.
• Supervise junior lab members and participate in lab meetings and seminars.
• Contribute to external funding applications and training opportunities.

Skills

molecular biology

cell culture

CRISPR/Cas9

next-generation sequencing

single-cell RNAseq

Education

PhD in molecular biology

PhD in biochemistry

PhD in genetics

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9 screens

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to join the Radford Lab in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. You will lead a project aimed at identifying new diagnoses and treatments for genetic neuro-developmental conditions in children, using high-throughput molecular and cellular techniques.

You will characterise thousands of genetic variants in promoters and regulatory regions, employing methods including base and prime editing, CRISPR/Cas9 screens,