Research AssociateJob Type: Full-Time.Starting Salary: £48056 - £56345 per annum + 48056 plus benefitsTo find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site
About the role A Research Associate is required to work in the Endocrinology Section of the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction based at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus. The post is funded by Imperial BRC to work within a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of Dr Ben Jones and Professor Tricia Tan. The post has a broad remit but will primarily focus on understanding the physiological role of gut hormone signalling, as well as how best to employ gut hormone analogues for the treatment of metabolic disease. The laboratory and research team form a diverse and welcoming environment, and the post holder will be encouraged and supported to publish and present their work and to carry out career development activities. What you would be doing The post holder will involve assisting with the day to day running of clinical trials, lead on multiple preclinical metabolic studies, including management of ex vivo primary tissue work and in vivo studies. The post holder will ensure the validity and reliability of data and maintain accurate and complete records of findings, with which they will write reports for submission to research sponsors and contribute to new applications for research grants. What we are looking for Applicants must have a PhD with a strong focus on metabolic disease. Candidates who have not yet been awarded their PhD but have sat the Viva will be considered. Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals are essential. Knowledge and research experience of clinical metabolic studies such as MMTs, preclinical in vivo work and in vitro molecular pharmacology work, primary tissue isolation techniques and the management of transgenic mouse colonies. Experience in teaching and training of students to conduct experimental work is also essential. The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. What we can offer you * This is an opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution * We will support your career development activities. * Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year) Further information This is a Full time, Fixed Term role based at our Hammersmith Campus. If you require any further details on the role please contact: [Kim Cyrus] - [k.cyrus@imperial.ac.uk].