Research Associate, RNA Splicing & Biophysics (Fixed-Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate for a BBSRC-funded project in Cambridge. You will work on understanding the molecular grammar of splicing regulation as part of an interdisciplinary team, involving advanced techniques such as molecular cloning, protein expression, and NMR. This position requires a PhD in Biochemistry or related fields and offers a competitive salary of £37,694-£46,049 over a fixed term of three years.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics or another relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Molecular cloning, cell culture and transfection.
• Analysis of RNA by RT-PCR.
• Protein expression and purification from E coli.
• Preparation of nuclear extracts, in vitro splicing assays.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

RT-PCR

Protein expression

Fluorophores

NMR

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics, or relevant subject

Tools

Biophysical assays

Proteomics

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate for a BBSRC-funded project in Cambridge. You will work on understanding the molecular grammar of splicing regulation as part of an interdisciplinary team, involving advanced techniques such as molecular cloning, protein expression, and NMR. This position requires a PhD in Biochemistry or related fields and offers a competitive salary of £37,694-£46,049 over a fixed term of three years.