Research Associate - South Kensington, United Kingdom - Imperial College London

Imperial College London
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2 weeks ago

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Description
The work is based on existing gene circuits that we have built that make stripe and ring patterns in _E


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, , Now we wish to engineer new gene circuits and link them to deposition of biomaterials as outputs. The work is underpinned by computational modelling and so either computational experience, or a willingness to collaborate with modellers, is desirable.


Duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will be expected to perform experiments to a high standard.

Your key responsibilities will be to:
***Design DNA for gene synthesis

  • Perform molecular biology techniques including design and molecular cloning of multigene cassettes, mutagenesis, PCR and DNA sequencing.
  • Optimise synthetic genetic constructs.
  • Develop assays to monitor outputs (e.g. microscopy and/or microfluidics).
  • Carry out a range of defined tests and analysis and present data for interpretation by others.
  • Ensure the validity and reliability of data.
  • Present findings to colleagues and at conferences.
  • Write up the finding for submission to refereed journals.
  • Take responsibility for organising resources and effective decision making in support of research.
  • Direct the work of small research teams including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Essential requirements:


  • Hold, or be near completion of, a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related field.
  • Molecular biology skills.
  • Microscopy skills (microfluidics skills not essential, but desirable).
  • Willingness to engage deeply with synthetic biology and gene circuit engineering.
  • Willingness to collaborate with computational modellers (or computational experience).
  • A creative approach to problemsolving
  • The ability to organise your own work with mínimal supervision and prioritise in response to deadlines.
  • The ability to supervise others (e.g. Masters and Undergraduate students).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Practical experience within a research environment and publication in relevant and refereed journals.

Further information:

You will be based at South Kensington Campus.


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