Postdoc in Genomics: RNA-Protein & Neurodevelopment

University of Oxford; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate RNA binding proteins' roles in the developing brain. The successful candidate will conduct genomic analyses and work within a multidisciplinary team to tackle neurodevelopmental issues. The role offers significant professional development, competitive leave policies, and a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment with substantial community engagement.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous family leave schemes

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Affordable commuting options

Access to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Strong experience with genomic data analysis.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience working with RNA-protein interactions is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the function of RNA binding proteins in the developing human brain.
• Use genomic techniques to model RNA-protein interactions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research publications.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Programming in Python

Programming in R

Collaborative research

Problem-solving skills

Education

PhD/DPhil in genetics or related field

Tools

RNA-seq

CLIP-seq

ChIP-seq

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate RNA binding proteins' roles in the developing brain. The successful candidate will conduct genomic analyses and work within a multidisciplinary team to tackle neurodevelopmental issues. The role offers significant professional development, competitive leave policies, and a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment with substantial community engagement.