Research Assistant

Overview of the Role

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in adipose biology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

You will be working in a team, under the supervision of senior staff. This post will be primarily contributing towards the generation of adipose organoids, in which each cell type can be manipulated genetically. This post will need you to use a varied number of lab-based methodologies including primary cell culture, lentivirus production, western blotting, qPCR and confocal microscopy. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team investigating novel approaches to treating cardiometabolic diseases.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Research Assistant your main duties will include:

• Writing reports, undertaking literature reviews and preparing papers for publication, with guidance as necessary;
• Working both independently and as part of a larger team of researchers
• Supporting research activities, including contributing to research results and outputs and to the generation of independent and original ideas, ensuring a successful programme of investigation;
• Generating and analysing lab based data;
• Participating in the research group and presenting research output where appropriate;
• Contributing to the research culture of the School, where appropriate;
• Continually updating your knowledge, understanding and skills in the research field.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

You will report to Professor Mark Kearney/Dr Natalie North.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Natalie North, Research Fellow (BHF Career Dev Fellow)

Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

Working at Leeds

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the School of Medicine, we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

Information for disabled candidates

Information for disabled candidates, impairments or health conditions, including requesting alternative formats, can be found on our Accessibility information page or by getting in touch with us at [email protected]

Criminal Records

A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our Criminal Records information page.

Further details:

• Candidate Brief