Genetics Literature Review Specialist

We are looking for an experienced life-science professional / scientific researcher to take responsibility for developing and refining the literature review section of a research project in the field of molecular biology and modern genetics.

The ideal candidate should have a strong academic or professional background in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, genomics, or a closely related life-science discipline, with demonstrated experience analysing and synthesising scientific literature.

Scope of Work

The selected researcher will be responsible for:

Reviewing relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and research publications.
Developing a clear, logical, and academically appropriate literature review.
Analysing and explaining molecular-biology techniques, genetic methodologies, and terminology relevant to the research topic.
Synthesising findings from multiple studies rather than simply summarising individual papers.
Identifying important research findings, methodological differences, limitations, and gaps in the existing literature.
Ensuring that technical explanations are scientifically accurate and appropriately referenced.
Organising the literature review into a coherent structure with appropriate headings and logical progression.
Revising the work based on detailed feedback and incorporating requested changes accurately.
Maintaining appropriate academic/scientific writing standards and consistent citation practices.
Required Expertise

You should be comfortable working with modern genetics and molecular-biology concepts and terminology, potentially including areas such as:

Molecular genetics
Genomics and sequencing
Gene expression and regulation
PCR/qPCR and related molecular techniques
DNA/RNA analysis
Genetic variation and mutations
Molecular cloning and recombinant DNA techniques
Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
CRISPR/gene-editing technologies
Bioinformatics concepts
Experimental methodologies and interpretation of scientific results

You do not need expertise in every technique listed above, but you should have a strong understanding of molecular biology and the ability to critically analyse scientific literature in the relevant research area.

Candidate Requirements

Please apply only if you have:

A degree or professional background in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Genomics, or a related field.
Proven experience conducting academic/scientific literature reviews.
Strong ability to read and interpret peer-reviewed research papers.
Excellent scientific and academic writing skills.
Good understanding of molecular-biology techniques and terminology.
Ability to distinguish established evidence from hypotheses or preliminary findings.
Attention to scientific accuracy, citations, and terminology.
Willingness to revise the work based on feedback.
Important

This is not a generic article-writing or content-writing project. We are specifically looking for someone who can understand the underlying science, critically evaluate research papers, and produce a technically accurate literature review.

The project details, research topic, existing material, and specific requirements will be shared with shortlisted candidates through Chat.

To Apply

Please include:

Your academic/professional background in life sciences.
Your experience with molecular biology/genetics research.
Examples of previous literature reviews, research papers, theses, or scientific writing you have completed (if available).
Your familiarity with molecular-biology techniques and scientific databases.
Your estimated timeline and availability.
Your proposed rate for the project.

We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively, communicate clearly, meet agreed deadlines, and make revisions based on feedback.

If you have the relevant expertise, please apply with a brief introduction and examples of your previous scientific/research work. We can discuss the research topic, scope, timeline, and deliverables in Chat before getting started.