Research Associate - Evolutionary Origins of MicroRNAs

RFCSR; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 37.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to an innovative project on the evolutionary origins of microRNAs. The role is based within a leading academic environment working on molecular evolution, genomics, and RNA biology.

You will investigate how microRNAs originated and evolved across species, performing computational and/or experimental analyses, developing new research methods, and interpreting complex data.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or be near completion of their doctorate.
• Experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, RNA biology or evolutionary genomics.
• Proficiency in programming or data analysis tools (Python, R) is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct advanced computational and/or experimental analyses related to the evolutionary origins of microRNAs.
• Contribute to development of new research methodologies and interpretation of complex datasets.
• Design and execute research activities, prepare publications, and present findings at scientific meetings.

Kenntnisse

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

RNA biology

Evolutionary genomics

Python

R

Ausbildung

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Python

R

Jobbeschreibung

University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to an innovative project on the evolutionary origins of microRNAs. The role is based within a leading academic environment working on molecular evolution, genomics, and RNA biology.

You will investigate how microRNAs originated and evolved across species, performing computational and/or experimental analyses, developing new research methods, and interpreting complex data.