Research Assistant

Research Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland

University of Edinburgh
Full Time Edinburgh, Scotland 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

UE06 £ 30,619.00 - £35,308.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata.

CMVM / MRC Human Genetics Unit.

Fixed-Term Contract - 24 Months; Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

A research assistant is sought for a two-year post in Professor Yanick Crow's group, to support work investigating human diseases associated with enhanced interferon-mediated signalling.

The candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated to learn and master new techniques, and effective in managing her/his own time and workload in order to meet project deadlines.

The opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of scientists recognised internationally for work on Mendelian disorders associated with an upregulation of type I interferon signalling; proceeding from clinical definition, through gene identification, to functional characterisation of underlying pathology (see Nat Rev Immunol 2022;22:471-83 for an overview). We will encourage the development of your research portfolio through involvement in all aspects of the life of the laboratory.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • BSc in Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology or a closely related subject.
  • Laboratory experience, particularly in cell culture, cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
  • Specific skills relating to all or several of the following techniques: plasma / serum / PBMC preparation, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, RT-PCR, qPCR, western blotting.
  • Ability to apply relevant knowledge, skills and techniques in research.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent knowledge of scientific English for speaking, reading, and writing.

Informal enquiries to : [email protected].

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family friendly initiatives , flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award recognising a commitment to gender equality in higher education, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Interviews will be held April 2023.

If invited for interview you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh

www.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Professor Peter Mathieson
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
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