Postdoc: Epigenetics & Stem Cells, Cell-Size Focus

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a passionate postdoctoral research associate in epigenetics and stem cell biology to investigate how cell size influences cell fate decisions in somatic and stem cells.

Based in the Zatulovskiy lab within the Department of Biochemistry, the role involves stem cell maintenance, differentiation protocols, and a spectrum of epigenetics assays, proteomics, transcriptomics, and live-cell imaging. Fixed-term appointment with international collaboration encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD completed with strong publication record in epigenetics or stem cell biology.
• Experience with stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and related assays.
• Ability to design and conduct quantitative cellular experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on how cell size biases stem cell fate decisions.
• Apply epigenetic and omics techniques to uncover regulatory mechanisms.
• Collaborate with proteomics, bioinformatics and imaging teams; drive data analysis.

Skills

Epigenetics

Stem cell biology

Quantitative biology

Experimental design

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Proteomics

Bioinformatics

Live-cell microscopy

Flow cytometry

Transcriptomics

Job description

The University of Cambridge seeks a passionate postdoctoral research associate in epigenetics and stem cell biology to investigate how cell size influences cell fate decisions in somatic and stem cells.

Based in the Zatulovskiy lab within the Department of Biochemistry, the role involves stem cell maintenance, differentiation protocols, and a spectrum of epigenetics assays, proteomics, transcriptomics, and live-cell imaging. Fixed-term appointment with international collaboration encouraged.