Research Assistant

2 months ago


Babraham, United Kingdom Babraham Institute Full time

Job Advert

We seek a motivated Research Assistant with experience in molecular and cellular techniques to support the research groups within the Epigenetics Programme at the Babraham Institute. The eight groups within the Programme provide a thriving research and training environment with a collective focus to investigate epigenetic mechanisms across the lifecourse.

The job holder will be responsible for assisting with experiments, providing day-to-day lab organisation, supporting the coordination between research groups, training visitors and new starters, maintaining records and preparing reports. They will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects over the course of the appointment, with a particular focus on translational research.

This is a limited term appointment with funding for this post available for a period of four years in the first instance.

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, including Research Assistants.

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy. For more information on the work of the Epigenetics Programme, please visit here.

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**
- The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people._ _The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people._



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