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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Medicine

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £27,929 to £32,348 p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 30th January 2023
Closes: 26th February 2023
Job Ref: RC35198

The role holder will work on EU grants in the Marks group and support the scientific components on whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolates. This will include coordinating the collaboration with overseas partners in sub-Saharan Africa, the daily follow-up of sample management, facilitating communication among the international partners and cross-functional teams and partnering institutes. Additionally, the Research Assistant is expected to perform analyses on whole genome sequence data of bacterial isolates obtained within the studies.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated research assistant wishing to advance their career in microbiology surveillance and whole genome sequencing.

This 100% role will be based in the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge and the successful candidate will be required to travel to research sites in Africa and elsewhere (25% of time is expected to be spent out of the country). 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39269

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Sandra Van Puyvelde, sv452@cam.ac.uk.  

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

The closing date for applications is: 26th February 2023

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RC35198 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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