Postdoctoral Research Associate: The University of Exeter’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support Prof. Steven West’s work. This Wellcome Trust-funded position is available immediately for a three-year fixed term. The successful candidate will investigate RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) transcription regulation in human cells, focusing on premature transcriptional termination mechanisms and their impact on gene expression. Training will be provided in molecular biology methods, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome modification, transcriptomic approaches, and associated bioinformatic analyses. The role includes the opportunity to explore projects related to premature termination pathways controlled by ZC3H4 or the Integrator complex, or to develop new projects.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: RNA Biology, Transcription Regulation, Molecular Biology
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recent PhD completion or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field.
- Expertise in RNA biology, transcription, gene regulation, or molecular biology is advantageous.
- Basic experience in bioinformatics and/or coding is beneficial.
- Enthusiastic and self-driven individual committed to personal and career development.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will:
- Investigate RNA polymerase II transcription regulation in human cells.
- Focus on premature transcriptional termination mechanisms and their impact on gene expression.
- Utilize molecular biology methods, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome modification.
- Employ transcriptomic approaches (POINT-seq, mNET-seq, TT-seq, SLAM-seq) and associated bioinformatic analyses.
- Have the option to explore specific projects related to ZC3H4 or the Integrator complex or propose and develop new projects.
- Collaborate within a supportive research environment.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply by visiting the University of Exeter’s website and submitting their application through the provided portal. Ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Last Date for Apply: Application closing date is 22 October 2023.
Additional Information: For further information and inquiries, please contact Prof. Steven West via email at s.west@ex.ac.uk or telephone at (01392) 727458. Interview dates are expected by mid-November 2023, with flexibility in terms of the start date.
