Research Fellow: Host-Pathogen Interactions & CRISPR

1000scholars

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 49,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

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Job summary

University of Leeds invites applications for a molecular and cell biologist to study bunyavirus host-pathogen interactions. Based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, you will join an international collaboration using genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 and imaging to dissect viral life cycle components.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with postdoctoral experience in host-pathogen interactions, genome-wide screening, molecular biology and cell imaging, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

PhD with postdoctoral experience in host-pathogen interactions and related fields.
Experience with genome-wide screening and molecular biology techniques.
Strong publication record in high-ranking journals.

Responsibilities

Study host-pathogen interactions of bunyaviruses in host cells.
Implement genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 and haploid cell screening.
Dissect viral life cycle using imaging and functional manipulation.
Collaborate within international teams spanning virology, immunology and imaging.
Utilize state-of-the-art facilities in cell biology and imaging.

Skills

Host-pathogen interactions

Genome-wide screening

Molecular biology

Cell imaging

Education

PhD (host-pathogen interactions)

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Haploid cell screening

Job description

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with postdoctoral experience in host-pathogen interactions, genome-wide screening, molecular biology and cell imaging, and a strong publication record.

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