Project title: Delineating small RNA-mediated chromatin silencing
Supervisors: Professor Greg Hannon and Dr Ben Nicholson
For further information about the research group, including their most recent publications, please visit their websites: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/hannon-group and http://www.hannonlab.org/

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a talented and motivated student to join our interdisciplinary team in Professor Greg Hannon’s lab located at the CRUK Cambridge Institute (a department of the University of Cambridge) to investigate the molecular mechanisms of small RNA-mediated chromatin silencing. As a whole, the Hannon laboratory has broad interests that range from discovery research to cancer biology, as well as a strong commitment of developing and using new tools to address cutting-edge questions in these fields.
This studentship is embedded within the piRNA team, consisting of both wet- and dry-lab scientists that are studying RNA, chromatin and transposon biology, covering all aspects of this RNA-based immune system, including the biogenesis of small non-coding RNAs and the dynamics of chromatin modifications required for transposon silencing.

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and competent student with excellent laboratory skills, a strong background in molecular biology and/or biochemistry, and a keen interest in chromatin research. A reasonable amount, ideally more than 6 months, of practical research experience and an eagerness to discover fundamental biology is essential, while good familiarity with tissue culture, genome editing, or live-imaging approaches would be desirable. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills and record keeping habits, organisational and time-management skills, an inquisitive mind, and be highly motivated to drive an independent research project.

Please refer the Job description for details