Research Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
UE06: £31,396 pa - £36,024 pa
CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Fixed-Term / 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Full-time / 35 hours per week
We are looking for a committed research assistant to conduct and support research aimed at understanding molecular alterations of the Blood-Brain Barrier in mouse models of disease and human tissue; to establish, carry out and optimise experimental protocols; and to perform laboratory organisational activities.
The Opportunity:
Includes to work with the PI and lab members to gather and analyse research data using a range of clearly defined research methods, prepare reports of data findings, conduct literature reviews and/or database searches as appropriate to the research parameters, and perform general laboratory management and maintenance tasks.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- B.Sc. (or equivalent qualification) or higher degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genetics or related field.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in good English, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Good organizational skills and time management.
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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. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) 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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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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