Location: | Edinburgh |
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Salary: | £39,347 to £46,974 per annum (pro-rata if part-time) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 3rd June 2024 |
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Closes: | 21st June 2024 |
Job Ref: | 10585 |
Full time – 35 hours per week
Fixed term (24 months)
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our group to understand the contributions of non-coding RNAs to the life cycle of tumour-associated viruses, namely Epstein-Barr virus, Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus, and human cytomegalovirus. This project aims to reveal functions and mechanisms of infection-induced circular RNA, a novel player in the virus-host interaction, on virus infection, propagation, immune evasion, and tumorigenesis. To this end, we will employ interdisciplinary approaches in virology, RNA biology, immunology, and bioinformatics.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote (e.g. data analysis) and regular on-campus working. Initial appointment will be 24 months but can be extended to a multi-year contract.
The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will join a group led by Dr Takanobu Tagawa at the at the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3) as a postdoctoral research associate. The PDRA will use a wide variety of complementary techniques to define functions of circular RNAs during oncogenic virus infection. There will be an opportunity to teach students as a research mentor and to attend domestic and international conferences.
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