Research Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
UE06: £30,619.00 - £35,308.00 Per Annum
CMVM / MRC Human Genetics Unit (MRC HGU)
Fixed Term Contract: Full-Time - 35 Hours per Week
Fixed-Term Contract Duration: 18 Months
A research assistant is sought for a two year post in Professor Yanick Crow's group, to support work investigating a rare human disease caused by mutations in the non-coding RNA U8, associated with impaired ribosome biogenesis (see: Nat Genet 2016;48:1185-92; Am J Hum Genet 2020;106:694-706) . An interest in the pathological mechanisms of disease and translational research is required.
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; proceeding from clinical definition, through gene identification, to functional characterisation of underlying pathology. 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 molecular biology, microscopy, genetic or small molecule screening, and the use of zebrafish as a model organism
- Specific skills relating to all or several of the following techniques: cell culture, 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 in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
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