Research Fellow in Virology/RNA Biology

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Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?  Do you have a background in Molecular virology and RNA biology.  Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Project Title: Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus manipulation of host cell non-coding RNAs

The Whitehouse research group is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to investigate how the human tumour virus, Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), manipulates host cell non-coding RNAs to enhance its own replication. The project will use a range of molecular and cell biology approaches to highlight a novel KSHV-mediated mechanism to regulate viral gene expression. Moreover, this project aims to identify a novel targets for antiviral intervention for this important human tumour virus.

The successful candidate will become part of a multi-member laboratory team investigating the molecular mechanisms of viral infection and the essential role of virus-host cell events. These are fundamentally important to ultimately develop new effective antiviral agents that target viral proteins or host factors.

For this role, you should have a PhD (or close to completion) in either molecular virology or RNA biology, or a closely allied discipline. You should also have experience in a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, specifically RNA-based techniques, analysing ncRNAs, qRT-PCR, protein production, mammalian cell culture, immunoblotting, and lentivirus-shRNA depletion approaches.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Ade Whitehouse , Professor of Molecular Virology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7096  Email: a.whitehouse@leeds.ac.uk  

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Biological Sciences
School/Institute:  School of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Category:  Research
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 

£35,333 to £42,155
p.a.
Working Time:  100% – this role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (from 1 January 2023 for up to 24 months due to external funding)
Release Date:  Wednesday 26 October 2022
Closing Date:  Wednesday 23 November 2022
Reference:  FBSMB1239
Downloads:  Candidate Brief