Postdoc: Mosquito Genetics & Gene Drive Research

LGBT Jobs; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to pioneering gene drive research in Anopheles funestus as part of the Target Malaria consortium. The role is based in Liverpool and offers opportunities for scientific creativity and project development.

The successful candidate will work in the Functional Genetics Group, collaborating with international partners to advance genome editing and transgenesis in malaria vectors,

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or mosquito biology/entomology.
• Significant experience in molecular biology and cloning of genetic constructs.
• Evidence of a strong research track record with peer-reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of CRISPR-Cas9 systems.
• Experience of gene editing approaches including CRISPR-Cas9.
• Experience working with gene drive.
• Experience training staff in lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand genome editing approaches in mosquitoes.
• Design and clone new genetic constructs for optimized performance in the mosquito.
• Use CRISPR technologies to edit mosquito genomes and generate gene drive lines.
• Coordinate and deliver the research project with a small team and collaborators.
• Train students and technical staff in molecular techniques and data analysis.
• Contribute to grant applications and disseminate findings via publications and conferences.

Job description

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to pioneering gene drive research in Anopheles funestus as part of the Target Malaria consortium. The role is based in Liverpool and offers opportunities for scientific creativity and project development.

The successful candidate will work in the Functional Genetics Group, collaborating with international partners to advance genome editing and transgenesis in malaria vectors,