Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed Term)

Britsoccrim; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a Research Associate in Dr. Fusco's group at the Cavendish Laboratory, focusing on the interplay of physical and biological constraints in phage-bacteria ecosystems. The successful candidate will need a PhD and a strong background in theoretical and computational methods, engaging collaboratively and guiding students in research projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing theoretical and computational methods.
• Experience in modeling genetic basis of phenotypic variability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate evolutionary trajectories of phage-bacteria ecosystems.
• Develop novel theoretical methods for evolutionary experiments.
• Co-supervise PhD and Master students.

Skills

Teamwork

Computational methods

Education

PhD in physics, evolutionary biology, systems biology

Job description

A position exists for Research Associate to work in Dr Fusco's group at the Cavendish Laboratory (Physics Department).

The aim of the role is to investigate how the evolutionary trajectories of phage-bacteria ecosystems can be controlled by the physical constraints of the environment, e.g., spatial structure, and the biological constraints of the phage and the bacterium, e.g., resource allocation within the cell. We are particularly interested in understanding how phenotypic noise can be put under selective pressure. The role will involve developing novel theoretical methods to provide guidelines for evolutionary experiments.

The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in physics, evolutionary biology, systems biology or similar with a proven track record in developing theoretical and computational methods to investigate biological systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in modeling the genetic basis of phenotypic variability.

The candidate will have the ability to work in a team and co-supervise PhD and Master students.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, Maxwell Centre, JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0US

Ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Diana Fusco ([e-mail]). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Please quote reference KA46295 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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£32,546 to £45,413 per annum