Organisation/Company: ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) / First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 29 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Part-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Egham
Salary: £33,977 to £39,514 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
Post Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 29 January 2025
Reference: 0125-012
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Part-Time, Fixed-Term (26 hours per week)
Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Malerba lab, Department of Biological Sciences.
We are looking to appoint an energetic graduate scientist with excellent skills in Molecular Biology. The successful applicant will join a leading international research team evaluating novel ways to enhance gene therapy and gene transfer systems. They will be responsible for assisting in a project aimed at improving microdystrophin protein expression in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The successful candidate is expected to have some experience with cell culture and be proactive in seeking opportunities to learn new skills and assist with a variety of other lab-based tasks. A willingness to work with in vivo models is essential. Additionally, the candidate should be able to work independently to design, execute, and interpret experimental research programs, although training and supervision will be provided as necessary.
The post is available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months.
In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and Development opportunities
* Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
* Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey London where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Alberto Malerba: Tel: 44-(0)1784 443545
For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
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