Virology Research Assistant: HCMV & Kidney Organoids

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to work on Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) within a funded project. Candidates should have a PhD in Virology or a related field, alongside experience in tissue culture and microscopy. This role offers a fixed-term contract for 2 years, with a focus on drug-like compounds and organoid models. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing drug-like compounds against HCMV.
• Desirable experience with human organs in perfusion systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on HCMV in a KRUK funded project.
• Test drug-like compounds using kidney organoids.

Skills

Experience with tissue culture

Experience with viruses

Experience with fluorescence microscopes

Experience with confocal microscopes

Working with iPSCs

Working with organoid models

Education

PhD in Virology or related topic

Job description

A prestigious university in Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to work on Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) within a funded project. Candidates should have a PhD in Virology or a related field, alongside experience in tissue culture and microscopy. This role offers a fixed-term contract for 2 years, with a focus on drug-like compounds and organoid models. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.