Postdoctoral Research Associate: Malaria Parasite Biology

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant/Associate to investigate malaria parasite biology. The role initially funds a 20-month project in the Cambridge Pathology Department, with high-risk/high-gain discovery aims and potential extension upon grant success.

The appointee will work independently and within a team, employing molecular genetics, transcriptomics and biochemistry in cultured Plasmodium species, and will contribute to publications and grant

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in parasitology, molecular biology or biochemistry with cell culture and molecular genetics experience.
• Experience with Plasmodium culture and molecular genetics is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive research objectives related to malaria parasite biology.
• Prepare work for presentation, publication and follow-on funding applications.
• Contribute to activities across molecular genetics, transcriptomics and biochemistry in cultured Plasmodium parasites.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular genetics

RNA-seq analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in parasitology, molecular biology or biochemistry

Tools

RNA-seq

Biochemistry techniques

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant/Associate to investigate malaria parasite biology. The role initially funds a 20-month project in the Cambridge Pathology Department, with high-risk/high-gain discovery aims and potential extension upon grant success.

The appointee will work independently and within a team, employing molecular genetics, transcriptomics and biochemistry in cultured Plasmodium species, and will contribute to publications and grant