Research Associate (Fixed Term in Cambridge: 737586

Q: What qualifications are required for this Research Associate role?

Candidates must hold a Degree in Molecular Biology or Life Sciences and demonstrate significant proven experience in molecular cell biology, including library prep for novel sequencing technologies , genomic contact mapping, mouse genotyping, knock-out generation in cell cultures, and tRNA work with sequencing . An understanding of RNA expression analyses is essential.

Q: What is the duration and nature of this Research Associate position?

This is a fixed-term Research Associate role available for 12 months in the first instance, supporting the ERC Proof of Concept programme focused on neurodegeneration therapeutics at the MRC Toxicology Unit.

Q: What research areas does this Research Associate position cover?

The role focuses on neurodegeneration , using state-of-the-art genomic technologies to identify therapeutics that improve neuronal survival under protein misfolding stress. See references: Leone et al (2024) Mol Cell and Rawat et al (2021) Mol Cell.

Q: What skills help excel as a Research Associate in academia?

Strong molecular biology techniques, experience with genomic technologies and RNA work, plus the ability to support frontier research programmes are key. See: How to Excel as a Research Assistant .

Candidates must hold a Degree in Molecular Biology or Life Sciences and demonstrate significant proven experience in molecular cell biology, including library prep for novel sequencing technologies, genomic contact mapping, mouse genotyping, knock-out generation in cell cultures, and tRNA work with sequencing. An understanding of RNA expression analyses is essential.

This is a fixed-term Research Associate role available for 12 months in the first instance, supporting the ERC Proof of Concept programme focused on neurodegeneration therapeutics at the MRC Toxicology Unit.

The role focuses on neurodegeneration, using state-of-the-art genomic technologies to identify therapeutics that improve neuronal survival under protein misfolding stress. See references: Leone et al (2024) Mol Cell and Rawat et al (2021) Mol Cell.

Prepare a strong academic CV highlighting your lab skills and submit via the institution's portal before the deadline. Review our guide: How to Write a Winning Academic CV.

Strong molecular biology techniques, experience with genomic technologies and RNA work, plus the ability to support frontier research programmes are key. See: How to Excel as a Research Assistant.

Prepare a strong academic CV highlighting your lab skills and submit via the institution's portal before the deadline. Review our guide: How to Write a Winning Academic CV.

Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom