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United Arab Emirates University seeks a Research Assistant for Prof. Farah Mustafa's lab in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The role involves studying molecular basis of MMTV replication and pathogenesis.
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Responsibilities
- Work on projects investigating viral and cellular factors involved in regulation of MMTV gene expression
- Study MMTV interaction with host microRNAs and miRNA biogenesis machinery
- Investigate how MMTV modifies transcriptomics and epigenetic profile of mammary epithelial cells
- Collaborate on projects related to RNA transport, packaging and assembly
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in biology or closely related scientific field
- Background in molecular and cellular biology
- Experience in handling and manipulating eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Experience with cloning is preferred
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Job Description
- Research Assistant position available in the laboratory of Prof. Farah Mustafa in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University.
- Her main research interest lies in the area of molecular basis of replication and pathogenesis by the mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV).
- The group is investigating viral and cellular factors involved in regulation of MMTV gene expression and the ability of MMTV to interact with host cells to enhance its replication and influence tumorigenesis.
- This includes MMTV interaction with host microRNAs (miRNAs) and the miRNA biogenesis machinery, such as Drosha, Dicer, and Argonaut.
- The group is also studying how MMTV modifies the transcriptomics and epigenetic profile of mammary epithelial cells to counteract anti viral responses and influence transformation.
- Collaborative projects include studies on RNA transport, packaging and assembly.
Minimum Qualification
- Master of Science degree in biology or closely related scientific field.
Preferred Qualification
- Master of Science degree in biology or closely related scientific field.
Expected Skills
- The position requires a background in molecular and cellular biology as well as experience in handling and manipulating eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- Experience with cloning is preferred.
- This position is for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and hard working Research Assistant to work on the various projects in the laboratory.
Salary Range
- The salary commensurates with training and experience, and are competitive and tax free.
Close Date
- Kindly apply before the closing date: 05/07/2026.
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