Research Assistant - Genome Integrity & Cell Cycle Imaging

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dundee is seeking a Research Assistant or Technician to join the Genome Integrity team led by Professor Adrian Saurin. This fixed-term, full-time appointment supports a BBSRC-funded project to develop a chemical-genetic system for inhibiting cyclin-substrate interactions and related proteomic analyses.

The successful candidate will use CRISPR/Cas9 engineering, perform live-cell imaging, and prepare samples for (phospho)proteomics, contributing to a collaborative lab culture and a

Qualifications

• A highly-motivated researcher with a passion for biology and research.
• Strong scientific background in cell biology, with experience in the cell cycle or related projects.
• Candidates should be motivated, honest, hardworking, collaborative and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Using CRISPR/Cas9 to genetically engineer knock-in cells line targeting different cyclins.
• Performing live and fixed cell imaging to quantify cell cycle progression.
• Performing sample preparation for (phospho)proteomic analysis.
• Working effectively as part of a team and supporting the work of a postdoctoral researcher.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9

Cell biology

Live-cell imaging

Job description

University of Dundee is seeking a Research Assistant or Technician to join the Genome Integrity team led by Professor Adrian Saurin. This fixed-term, full-time appointment supports a BBSRC-funded project to develop a chemical-genetic system for inhibiting cyclin-substrate interactions and related proteomic analyses.

The successful candidate will use CRISPR/Cas9 engineering, perform live-cell imaging, and prepare samples for (phospho)proteomics, contributing to a collaborative lab culture and a