Research Assistant

Job title:

Research Assistant

Company

Queen Mary University of London

Job description

About the RoleThe Barts Brain Tumour Centre is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Research Assistant for a newly appointed research group which aims to understand how oncogenes rewire the proteome to support brain tumour development. The successful candidate will assist in performing a wide-range of wet-lab experiments including cell culture, gene editing and quantitative proteomics. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in conducting hypothesis-driven research and get hands-on experience in varied methodologies in biochemistry and molecular biology. Beyond the research experience, the candidate will also support with managing the infrastructure and resources of the lab and participate in research grant/manuscript writing.About YouApplicants should have a MSc (or PhD) in biochemistry or molecular biology or related fields, be motivated, to work in a diverse group including experimental and computational researchers. Prior experience in conducting biochemical and molecular biology workflows including western blotting, immunoprecipitation, qPCR and/or cloning is essential. Hands on experience in performing quantitative proteomics and/or generation of genetically engineered cell lines is a plus. We are keen to support the successful candidate in any technical areas in which they do not have prior knowledge.About the InstituteThe Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.About Queen MaryAt Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.£36,572 to £42,405 per annum

Expected salary

£36572 – 42405 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:52:34 GMT

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