Research Assistant

6 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UE06: £30,619.00 - £35,308.00 Per Annum**

**CMVM / MRC Human Genetics Unit (MRC HGU)**

**Fixed Term Contract: Full-Time - 35 Hours per Week**

**Fixed-Term Contract Duration: 18 Months**

A research assistant is sought for a two year post in Professor Yanick Crow's group, to support work investigating a rare human disease caused by mutations in the non-coding RNA U8, associated with impaired ribosome biogenesis (see: Nat Genet 2016;48:1185-92; Am J Hum Genet 2020;106:694-706). An interest in the pathological mechanisms of disease and translational research is required.

**The opportunity**:
This is a unique opportunity to join a team of scientists recognised internationally for work on Mendelian disorders; proceeding from clinical definition, through gene identification, to functional characterisation of underlying pathology. We will encourage the development of your research portfolio through involvement in all aspects of the life of the laboratory.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Laboratory experience, particularly in molecular biology, microscopy, genetic or small molecule screening, and the use of zebrafish as a model organism
- Specific skills relating to all or several of the following techniques: cell culture, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, RT-PCR, qPCR, western blotting
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Excellent knowledge of scientific English for speaking, reading, and writing

**Click to view a copy of the **full **job description**

**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 pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator 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.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

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