Gene Targeting Specialist – Babraham Institute

Location: Babraham Institute

Starting salary: £36,500 to £45,500 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 10 July 2019

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated individual to deliver gene targeting capabilities at the Babraham Institute. 

The successful applicant will work closely with scientific staff and will be embedded in the Epigenetics Programme in order to foster a strong scientific working environment, whilst providing expert support in gene targeting and delivering transgenic mice to researchers across the Institute. Opportunities for training and to participate in significant high impact research leading to publications will be available.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm and proven experience with developing and applying molecular biology technologies in genome engineering. This includes being able to independently design, generate and use gene targeting reagents and recently developed editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9. The ideal candidate will possess the skills required to independently undertake all aspects of the generation of transgenic mouse embryos. Prior experience with embryo collection and electroporation is highly desirable.

The job holder will be expected to compile, maintain, interpret and present data.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in order to clearly present technical and conceptual information verbally and in writing to a wide variety of people with varying levels of knowledge.

Informal enquiries about the position can be addressed to Peter Rugg-Gunn (peter.rugg-gunn@babraham.ac.uk ).

To apply, or to find out more information about the position, please see: https://www.babraham.ac.uk/vacancies-training

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 4^th July 2019. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute is a Disability Confident Employer and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.