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.
Job share or part-time hours: Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work part-time hours.
This position is not eligible for hybrid working.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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