The School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex is inviting applications for a Research fellow in Cancer Virology. The School is at the forefront of research in the biological sciences in the UK.

About the position:
  • Candidate should be an ambitious and creative Research Fellow
  • Thus is a 3 year project funded by the Medical Research Council to work on the cancer-associated Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
  • The selected candidate will join the research team of Professor Michelle West and be based within the Biochemistry and Biomedicine subject group.
  • The selected candidate will be a dedicated team player with previous experience in molecular biology and biochemistry.
  • A background in molecular virology or molecular oncology is also desirable.

Requirements:

  • PhD in a relevant area viz., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Immunology.
  • Experience in a range of molecular and biochemical techniques e.g. DNA cloning, RNA and DNA extraction, real-time PCR, immunoprecipitation, Western blotting.
  • Experience of mammalian cell culture and transfection.
  • Knowledge of eukaryotic gene regulation and or chromatin biology.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in molecular virology or molecular oncology.
  • Experience in chromatin immunoprecipitation.
  • Knowledge of eukaryotic transcription mechanisms and transcription factor function.
  • Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of similar standing.

Applications:

  • Download the academic post application form and personal details and equal opportunities form and fill in all sections.
  • Applications should include: a full CV, a statement of research interests and aspirations, and the names of three academic referees.
  • Email the completed application with all documents to lifescirecruitment@sussex.ac.uk
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization University of Sussex
Country UK
Fellowship Level Research fellow
Subject areas Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Immunology
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 23 July 2019
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