"Research Assistant"

Job Identification

11048

Grade UE06: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum.

Clinical Sciences / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / CMVM

Full Time: 35 hours per week. 

Fixed Term: for 12 months.

The Opportunity:

The post holder will support the lab members’ research projects on the expansion of human hepatocyte precursors under the close supervision of the PI or lab members.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible working patterns. 

This contract will last for 12 months.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• BSc in the field of biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology/genetics.
• MSc in the field of biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology/genetics.
• Basic knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology
• Cell culture, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, ELISA, histology, plasmid prep
• Good organisational and team work skills and record keeping. 

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of £32,982 - £38,205 per annum.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

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. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 29 August 2024.

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