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Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Epitranscriptomics


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  • University of Oxford
  • Oxford
  • 1 week ago
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We are seeking

to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Epitranscriptomics to join the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research within the Nuffield Department of Medicine. You will be working on The Ludwig Clinical Research Programme with the aim to elucidate the molecular function of RNA modifications in cancer development and treatment. The research programme is an initiative from the research laboratories of Professor Xin Lu and Professor Chunxiao Song. You will work at the interface of the two groups, utilizing the recently developed state-of-the-art RNA pseudouridine modification sequencing technology to study the role of pseudouridine and pseudouridine synthases (PUS) in cancer. You will be responsible for conducting original research within the context of the group, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/ or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will supervise and train junior staff in molecular biology and tumour immunology, carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. You will manage your own academic research and administrative activities, this involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

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