Postdoctoral Placental Biology Research Associate

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge in Cambridge invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role focuses on molecular mechanisms of placentation and development of in vitro models, with state-of-the-art culture and sequencing methods.

Collaboration across groups is a core feature of the position. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and will lead independent projects under Dr.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD required in relevant biomedical field and proven track record in biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive research objectives including experimental design.
• Cultivate human trophoblast stem cells, organoids and primary tissues.
• Supervise related PhD projects and collaborate with students and postdocs.
• Prepare text, tables and figures for publication, and assist with grant applications.

Skills

Cell culture

Immunohistochemistry

Western blotting

RT-PCR

Molecular biology

RNA sequencing

Organoids

Trophoblast stem cells

Primary tissues

Education

PhD in cell biology / biochemistry / reproductive biology or related field

Tools

Crispr/Cas9

sh/siRNA

Overexpression

LC-MS

Seahorse Bioanalyzer

Job description

University of Cambridge in Cambridge invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role focuses on molecular mechanisms of placentation and development of in vitro models, with state-of-the-art culture and sequencing methods.

Collaboration across groups is a core feature of the position. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and will lead independent projects under Dr.