(Senior) Research Scientist

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Full time
Location: Cambridge
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Job offered by: Hays
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Category:
Your new company You will be joining a world leading research institute based in the Cambridge area – who have a wide range of partnerships within academia and pharmaceutical & biotech companies – focusing on research within cancer. The institution has invested heavily in equipment and lab upgrades and fosters a highly collaborative and friendly work environment, where you will be working with leading experts within cancer and biological research. They also offer very generous benefits, a flexible approach to working and make significant investment into the training and development of their staff, so there will be a number of opportunities to develop new and advance existing skills.

Your new role You will be joining a prestigious research group working with some of the leading scientists in the genetics field carrying out research work to identify new approaches to tackle cancer. Main responsibilities will include: Lead innovative research in molecular biology to uncover fundamental mechanisms related to genetic and protein functions in cancer. Investigate interactions between modified bases and proteins, focusing on their impact on genome functions like transcription and chromatin organisation. Develop new techniques to study the dynamics of modified bases and their binding proteins, utilising chemical and genetic approaches. Analyse genetic/genomic and other omics data sets to provide insights and use these to design future experiments. Explore genetic targets for synthetic lethality opportunities in cancer. Manage your own research projects while collaborating with others, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and resource management. Share your findings through presentations and publications, and help to mentor PhD students.

What you'll need to succeed As well as strong communication and organisational skills, you should have: A PhD (or be nearing completion) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer genomics, or related fields, or significant equivalent experience. Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA analysis, PCR, protein analysis, and western blotting. Advanced cloning skills, with experience in genetic engineering, vector construction, and CRISPR/Cas9 systems. Expertise in recombinant protein design and expression, utilising systems like E. coli, along with purification methods such as FPLC and mass spectrometry. Familiarity with genomic technologies like ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and single-cell methods, preferably within oncology research, though this is not essential. It would be an advantage to have good data analysis skills and experience using programming/scripting languages such as Python and/or R, along with tools like MATLAB and Bioconductor; however, training can be provided.

What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to work with one of the leading research institutes in the country, excellent career and skills development, a great working atmosphere and the chance to make a real impact on cancer research.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me on 0203 465 0057. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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