Research Assistant: RNA Biology & Genome Stability

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to join the Crossley laboratory on R-loop biology projects. You will support mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques and contribute to publication-ready work.

You will work with Dr Mawer to start new projects, prepare reagents, maintain stocks, and help run the day-to-day lab operations while potentially pursuing a postgraduate course if offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Competence in cloning, qPCR, Western blotting.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry or immunoprecipitations is desirable.
• Analytical mindset and ability to work collaboratively in a group.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing projects with the aim of publication.
• Prepare reagents and maintain lab stocks; assist day-to-day lab running.
• Support genome stability, RNA biology, chromatin or cancer biology projects.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Cloning

Western blotting

qPCR

Immunoprecipitations

Microscopy

Flow cytometry

Lentiviral infection

Bioinformatics (NGS considerations)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

Microscope

PCR machines

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to join the Crossley laboratory on R-loop biology projects. You will support mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques and contribute to publication-ready work.

You will work with Dr Mawer to start new projects, prepare reagents, maintain stocks, and help run the day-to-day lab operations while potentially pursuing a postgraduate course if offered.