Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a passionate and skilled researcher with expertise in molecular/cellular biology and a keen interest in cellular decision-making mechanisms to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The position 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 a highly motivated scientist with strong investigative skills. Experience with genomic analysis of chromatin and transcription factor binding would be an advantage. 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.

Further information about research in the Bray group can be found at: https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/sarah-bray. For informal enquiries, please email Prof Bray at: sjb32@cam.ac.uk. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are currently available until 30 September 2026 from an MRC Programme Grant.

In your application please upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a motivation letter detailing why you want to be part of this project, explaining how your training and experience are relevant for the position and how this post will be a good stepping-stone for your career. We also need the contact details for two people who can provide a professional reference.

Please quote reference PM43115 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 27 September 2024.

Interviews are expected to be held in October.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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