Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)

at  University of Cambridge

We are looking for passionate and skilled researchers with expertise in molecular/cellular biology and a keen interest in cellular decision-making mechanisms to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The positions would suit those with experience in live-cell microscopy and tracking or in molecular approaches for analysing chromatin and transcription factor binding.
The overarching aim of Sarah Bray’s research group is to explore mechanisms regulating cell choices in development, health, and disease. To discover how developmental signals are decoded in real time in vivo we are using methods for live-imaging of transcription and of nuclear complexes. We now wish to complement these with molecular and genomics approaches to address global and epigenetic mechanisms that are operating to reprogramme enhancers and their target promoters during cell fate transitions.
We are an inclusive and welcoming group, committed to mentoring and supporting the career development of all members. We are looking to recruit highly motivated scientists with strong investigative skills. Experience with genomic analysis of chromatin and transcription factor binding would be an advantage for one of the posts. Knowledge of developmental biology, Drosophila genetics and/or live imaging approaches would be useful.
We will consider applicants at either Research Assistant or Research Associate level. You should have a degree in a STEM/biological subject (Research Assistant) and preferably a PhD (Research Associate), with relevant expertise in cell and molecular biology techniques.
Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966, Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263.

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