Postdoctoral Research Associate: Gene Editing

University of York - Department of Biology

York, United Kingdom

GBP 37,694 - 46,049 per year

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the section of the project in relation to provision of functional prime editors: pegRNA design, novel enzymes and variants, also molecular aspects of detecting edits, to make specific, targeted, precise genome edits in a range of insect species. We aim to start in a model insect, likely Drosophila, then move on (project year 2) to insect pollinators. The project and position are embedded in a large, dynamic research group engaged in various aspects of insect synthetic biology; the successful candidate will also be expected to interact with the other elements of the group across this space.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent
• Knowledge of relevant research techniques and methodologies.
• Good communication skills, ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals
• Experience of developing RNA-guided nucleases, preferably prime editors.