Research Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Patil lab at the MRC-Toxicology Unit is looking for a Research Assistant to develop metabolic models of gut bacterial communities.

Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, a master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., computational biology, biotechnology) and have experience in microbial modelling.

Experience in genome-scale metabolic modelling is desired. The Patil lab is home to researchers representing a wide range of expertise, ranging from mathematical modelling to metabolomics. Enthusiasm for working as a part of a diverse inter-disciplinary team is therefore a must.

The MRC Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

The Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including mass spectrometry, microscopy, and bioinformatics, and offers excellent opportunities for scientific career development.

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