Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of York

Develop improved homing gene-drive systems in Aedes aegypti through insect genetics, gene editing, molecular biology and quantitative analysis.

University of York campus, York, United KingdomDepartment of BiologyPostdoctoral Research Associate£37,694 to £46,049 per year

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Contract: Fixed-term
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: Not stated
Schedule: Full-time
Workplace: University of York campus
FTE: Not stated
Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per year
Department or school: Department of Biology
Posted: 14 Jul 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Design, build and test gene-drive components
Develop transgenic and gene-edited mosquito strains
Maintain colonies and perform phenotypic and statistical analysis
Contribute to manuscript preparation and train or supervise staff and students

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD-level biological science qualification
Insect molecular or genetic research experience
Research publication communication skills

Requirements

PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent
Experience working with insects, preferably with molecular or genetic approaches
Design and development of transgenic or gene-edited mosquito strains
Colony rearing and phenotypic analysis
Experimental design and statistical analysis
Plasmid design and DNA preparation
Molecular analysis and RNA-FISH
Knowledge of relevant research techniques and methodologies
Communication skills and ability to write research for publication

Preferred qualifications

Molecular and genetic approaches in insect research

Employment conditions

Nominal start October 2026, negotiable

Employment package

Benefits

£37,694 to £46,049 per year
Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements are referenced by the employer
Full-time
Fixed-term

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Online through the University of York vacancy-specific candidate portal

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Eligibility

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PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent; Experience working with insects, preferably with molecular or genetic approaches; Design and development of transgenic or gene-edited mosquito strains; Colony rearing and phenotypic analysis

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Funding

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