Research Associate - Mechanisms of Transgenerational Inheritance

Research Associate - Mechanisms of Transgenerational Inheritance

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Research scientist to work on a Medical Research Council (MRC) funded project with Dr Erica Watson and Prof William Colledge.

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to investigate sperm non-coding RNA (ncRNA) as a possible mediator of transgenerational inheritance of congenital malformations caused by abnormal folate metabolism. You will be the key person to manage the programme, run the experiments, analyse the data, and write manuscripts for publication.

The successful candidate should have completed (or will be about to complete) their PhD in a relevant field. They should have a background in molecular techniques and mouse embryo dissection, genotyping and phenotyping. They will have excellent organisational skills and a demonstrable aptitude for research. Experience in conducting zygote microinjections, embryo transfer, MeDIP-seq or RNA-seq (and/or other high-throughput technologies), and/or basic bioinformatic analysis is desirable but not essential. Animal husbandry experience and Home Office Training would be an advantage.

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