Research Assistant - Miska Group (Fixed Term)

The research team of Professor Eric Miska is recruiting a Research Assistant 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 non-coding RNA in tumorigenesis.

You will need to hold, or be close to finishing, a Master's degree in an appropriate field (e.g. Molecular Biology) and have relevant experience at an equivalent level, together with demonstrable hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture techniques. This includes the culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines, lentiviral delivery of RNA or DNA into cultured cells, and the application of functional assays such as cell viability and proliferation assays. You will also have experience with RNA-focused methodologies, including single-molecule RNA fluorescence in situ hybridisation (smRNA-FISH) and bulk and single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis.

You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, and have experience contributing to independent research projects. Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, interdisciplinary research environment is desirable.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available immediately until 30th September 2026, 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

Please quote reference PH48656 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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