Research Associate, Molecular Virology & Viral Emergence

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge seeks an enthusiastic researcher to join the laboratory of Dr Suzannah Rihn at the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID). The role involves exploring molecular determinants of cross-species transmission using molecular virology, cell biology and experimental models of virus infection.

The postholder will plan experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and contribute to manuscripts and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology or virology.
• Experience studying virus infection.
• Emerging track record of publications or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments; analyse and interpret data; maintain accurate research records.
• Contribute to preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations; participate in lab meetings and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Molecular virology

Cell culture

Molecular cloning

Viral reverse genetics

Virus infection

Education

PhD in biological/biomedical sciences

Tools

Experimental techniques

Job description

University of Cambridge seeks an enthusiastic researcher to join the laboratory of Dr Suzannah Rihn at the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID). The role involves exploring molecular determinants of cross-species transmission using molecular virology, cell biology and experimental models of virus infection.

The postholder will plan experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and contribute to manuscripts and presentations.