Vector Control Gene Drive Research Associate

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for a Research Associate in Vector Control Strategies in the Crisanti group at South Kensington. The role contributes to a Target Malaria research award, designing, building and testing gene drives using CRISPR/Cas9 to reduce disease-vector mosquitoes.

You will plan research, supervise junior researchers, publish and present findings, and contribute to grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan research initiatives and maintain an overview of group efforts.
• Submit publications to refereed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Lead and supervise smaller research teams, mentoring students and staff.
• Assist in grant preparation and prepare quarterly sponsor reports.

Job description

Imperial College London invites applications for a Research Associate in Vector Control Strategies in the Crisanti group at South Kensington. The role contributes to a Target Malaria research award, designing, building and testing gene drives using CRISPR/Cas9 to reduce disease-vector mosquitoes.

You will plan research, supervise junior researchers, publish and present findings, and contribute to grant applications.