Postdoc Scientist: CRISPR Lung Cancer Variant Function Maps

Karlstad University; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 3-year contract focused on cancer research. The role involves using CRISPR-Cas9 techniques for gene editing and requires a PhD in biological science. Responsibilities include executing analyses, presenting findings, and writing publications. Candidates should have experience in mammalian cell culture and single-cell RNA sequencing, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills. Salary ranges from £38,000 to £49,156 based on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or on track to be awarded within 6 months.
• Experience in scientific research productivity.
• Proven experience with single-cell RNA sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Execute and analyze large-scale screens.
• Present findings internally and externally.
• Write publications on research.

Skills

Scientific productivity from datasets

Mammalian cell culture

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis

Molecular biology techniques

Next-generation sequencing library preparation

Bioinformatics

Python programming

R programming

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in biological science

Job description

A prominent research institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 3-year contract focused on cancer research. The role involves using CRISPR-Cas9 techniques for gene editing and requires a PhD in biological science. Responsibilities include executing analyses, presenting findings, and writing publications. Candidates should have experience in mammalian cell culture and single-cell RNA sequencing, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills. Salary ranges from £38,000 to £49,156 based on experience.