Postdoctoral Research Fellow — RNA Pol II Regulation

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sussex invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Vasiljeva Lab and explore how phosphorylation regulates RNA Pol II transcription and RNA processing. The project blends biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology and genomics, with scope to develop independent ideas within a collaborative setting.

The successful candidate will integrate genome-wide approaches with protein interactions, and will contribute to publications, presentations and grant

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics or related discipline.
• Experience in transcription regulation and RNA processing preferred.
• Strong experimental design and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own research and admin activities; coordinate multiple work streams.
• Undertaking RNA analysis, ChIP, TT-seq, and bioinformatic analysis of the data.
• Maintain mammalian cell culture and generate degron-tagged cell lines.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols; test hypotheses and interpret data.
• Collaborate on scientific reports/publications and present papers/posters.
• Represent the group at external meetings/seminars and undertake collaborative projects.
• Embed equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability in all aspects of work.

Skills

RNA Pol II transcription

RNA processing & surveillance

Protein phosphorylation

Molecular biology

Functional genomics

Genome-wide approaches

Education

PhD in molecular biology/related field

Job description

University of Sussex invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Vasiljeva Lab and explore how phosphorylation regulates RNA Pol II transcription and RNA processing. The project blends biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology and genomics, with scope to develop independent ideas within a collaborative setting.

The successful candidate will integrate genome-wide approaches with protein interactions, and will contribute to publications, presentations and grant