Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute Full time

The Creixell laboratory at the CRUK Cambridge Institute (part of the University of Cambridge) is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and highly-motivated Research Assistant to join a team of scientists studying studying protein substrate specificity. Our lab integrates machine learning and high-throughput biochemistry to study how proteins selectively recognise their substrates, how this process is perturbed in cancer and how it can be hijacked to find highly-selective and mutant-specific drugs to overcome drug resistance. We are developing new tools to address cutting-edge questions in these fields.

This role will be part of a team that integrates molecular biology, low- and high-throughput protein biochemistry along with computational approaches (including artificial Intelligence and machine learning) to understand protein substrate specificity at a molecular level. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and competent individual with excellent laboratory skills in molecular biology and protein biochemistry. A background in cellular signalling, cancer biology and/or computational biology with a focus on kinases would be advantageous. The successful candidate should show initiative and independent thinking, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Natural Sciences). Applicants should also have demonstrable experience working in a research environment exploring the use of drugs on cancer cell lines.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.

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Please quote reference SW41613 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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