Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate for a fixed-term position at the Cavendish Laboratory. This role involves exploring the evolutionary dynamics of phage-bacteria ecosystems and developing theoretical models to guide experiments. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in physics or biology, particularly in computational and theoretical methods.

Qualifications

• PhD or close to obtaining in relevant fields.
• Experience in developing theoretical and computational methods.
• Preference for modeling the genetic basis of variability.

Responsibilities

• Investigate phage-bacteria ecosystems under environmental constraints.
• Develop theoretical methods for evolutionary experiments.
• Co-supervise PhD and Master students.

Skills

Theoretical methods

Computational methods

Modeling genetic variability

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Physics, Evolutionary Biology, or Systems Biology

Job description

Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed Term)

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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.

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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.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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