Job title: Research Assistant
Company: University of Edinburgh
Job description: Job Description:
UEO6 – £31,396 – £36,024
School of Biological Sciences – Institute for Stem Cell Research
Fixed Term for 13 months from being appointed
Part time – 28 hours per week
Inmediate start
1 post
We are looking for a research assistant to join our lab on a 13 months contract fully funded by the BBSRC. The post-holder will perform experiments, develop assays and new reporter cell lines and assist other lab members to support our effort to decode the self-organising principles of human axial development.
This post is advertised as part-time (28 hours per week) and we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
The Opportunity:
The Blin lab is an interdisciplinary team of enthusiastic researchers located in a world-leading centre for regenerative medicine. Our lab recently established a tractable and standardised in vitro system that leverages human embryonic stem cells and microfabrication to mimic the early stages of human embryonic development. This system offers a unique opportunity to understand the cell fate decisions that define the specification of clinically relevant progenitor populations. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in developmental biology and a will to work at the boundary between stem cell biology and engineering.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience with cell culture techniques including transfecting and establishing new cell lines, including CRISPR-based genome engineering in hESC.
- Experience in designing and conducting molecular biology experiments, i.e primer design, vector construction, DNA cloning, PCR and quantitative PCR, protein sample preparation and western blotting.
- Evidence of meticulous record keeping and a rigorous attitude to research work.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Willingness to learn and apply new technologies
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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 , staff discounts, , flexible working and much more. Access our for further information and use our 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 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.
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About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About the Team:
As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.
The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
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Expected salary: £31396 – 36024 per year
Location: United Kingdom
Job date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:18:33 GMT
