Postdoctoral Research Associate
Join a collaborative project at Barts Cancer Institute to engineer epigenetic resilience and antiviral immunity.
Best for:Best for molecular biologists with expertise in epigenetics, NGS library preparation, and cell line engineering.
Overview
The Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the ARIA-funded 'epiPRIME' project. This role focuses on developing epigenetic editing techniques in cell lines and primary cells to enhance antiviral immunity in human models. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of computational epigeneticists, immunologists, and chemists. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in molecular biology and a proven track record of research in the epigenetics field.
What you'll do
- Conduct laboratory experiments as defined by the epiPRIME project objectives.
- Perform epigenetic editing in cell lines and primary cells to study antiviral immunity.
- Collaborate with computational epigeneticists, immunologists, and chemists to achieve project goals.
- Prepare and analyze NGS libraries for epigenetic studies.
- Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through high-quality publications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a biological subject or near to completion
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: First-author publication record in the epigenetics field is highly preferred.
- Significant laboratory experience in molecular biology or biochemistry.
- Proficiency in cloning and working with cell lines and primary cells.
- Experience with transfection techniques.
- Expertise in (epi)genomics techniques such as WGBS/EM-seq, EPICarrays, CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, or ChIP-seq.
- Experience with NGS library preparation.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Interested candidates should submit their application through the provided external portal. Ensure all required documentation is attached to support your candidacy.
- CV
- Cover letter
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