Phage Discovery & Protein Biochemistry Research Assistant

Opportunita; Cambridge; A distancia; GBP 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant in chemical biology for a fixed-term post funded for 3 years. The role will study and characterise bacteriophages, involving discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation in cells and by in vitro biochemical analysis.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or related field, with strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology,

Formación

• Undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or a related field, with strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology, biochemistry, and molecular cloning.
• Prior research experience in protein engineering and protein characterisation would be highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and convey information clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Study and characterise bacteriophages, including discovery and sequencing of new viruses.
• Perform extensive protein characterisation studies in cells and using in vitro biochemical analysis.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Synthetic biology

Microbial biology

Biochemistry

Molecular cloning

Educación

Undergraduate degree or Masters in molecular biology/bioengineering or related field

Herramientas

Cell culture

In vitro biochemical analysis

Protein engineering

Descripción del empleo

University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant in chemical biology for a fixed-term post funded for 3 years. The role will study and characterise bacteriophages, involving discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation in cells and by in vitro biochemical analysis.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or related field, with strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology,