Biomedical Research Grant: CRISPR & Pioneer Factor Study

University of Aveiro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Aveiro, iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, Portugal, invites applications for a 6-month Research Grant (RG) in Biomedical Sciences. The project focuses on the developmental regulation of a pioneer factor, genome modification with CRISPR/Cas9, and epigenetic therapy strategies in a Drosophila model. Master's degree holders are sought with 9 months of biomedical research experience.

The grant is funded under national and European frameworks, with supervision by Prof. Torcato J.

Qualifications

• Masters enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree.
• Master's Degree in Biomedicine, Biochemistry or related areas.
• Experience of at least 9 months in biomedical research is valued, especially molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Investigate developmental regulation of a pioneer factor involved in oncogene proliferation.
• Generate new genome-modification constructs using CRISPR/Cas9.
• Test different isoforms of the pioneer factor to open chromatin and refine epigenetic therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Biomedical research

Drosophila biology

CRISPR/Cas9 techniques

Education

Master in Biomedicine

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

University of Aveiro, iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, Portugal, invites applications for a 6-month Research Grant (RG) in Biomedical Sciences. The project focuses on the developmental regulation of a pioneer factor, genome modification with CRISPR/Cas9, and epigenetic therapy strategies in a Drosophila model. Master's degree holders are sought with 9 months of biomedical research experience.

The grant is funded under national and European frameworks, with supervision by Prof. Torcato J.