Research Associate - Miska Group (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Cambridge
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Salary
- GBP 37694.00–46049.00 YEAR
- Location
- Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The research team of Professor Eric Miska is recruiting a postdoctoral associate in the area of RNA biology.
We are an international, supportive and collaborative research group. Most of our ongoing research projects fall under one of these broader themes: RNA modifications and structure; Small-and non-coding RNA biology; RNA in communication and defense; Genomics, epigenomics, and Inheritance; Adaptive plasticity and evolution. Our projects span miRNA biology and pathology, miRNA mechanisms, piRNA biology and the germline, endo-siRNAs in epigenetic inheritance and environmental conditioning, small RNA evolution, and the role of RNAi in host pathogen interactions.
We are part of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge and are affiliated with the Gurdon Institute and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. We have access to state-of-the-art facilities for experimental and computational work.
We are looking for a new team member to work on the role of RNA modification and structure in RNA function.
A suitable candidate will have completed a PhD in a relevant subject, has demonstrated research impact and has experience in working with RNA.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until from 1st November 2026 until 31st December 2028, in the first instance.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Eric Miska (https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/faculty/eric-miska) via eam29@cam.ac.uk
For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk
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