Research Assistant in Virology

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Assistant in Virology**:
**Overview of the Role**:
**Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in High containment Virology, Cell biology, Antiviral Development and Ion channels? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?**

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the group of Prof Stephen Griffin, School of Medicine, focused upon an antiviral repurposing project targeting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV2), the aetiological agent of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic. The post, funded by the UKRI Impact Accelerator scheme, is available for six months full time, or as appropriate on a part-time basis.

The project will involve the target validation of newly developed drug repurposing leads against an ion channel target encoded by SARS-CoV2. The work will be contingent upon immediate work at Biological Safety Level 3 containment, as well as drug screening versus channel activity using fluorescence-based assays, detailed analysis of SARS-CoV2 virions, and use of CRISPR-CAS9 modified cell lines in biological screening.

All work will take place under appropriate University of Leeds COVID-19 related guidance for health and safety, incorporating appropriate biological safety, personal protective equipment and social distancing.

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Prof Stephen Griffin

**Additional Information**:
Find out more about the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the School of Medicine, and Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James’s

Find out more about the work of Prof Stephen Griffin

Find out more about Athena Swan in the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

**Working at Leeds**:
We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

**Our University**:
**Criminal Records**:
**Location**:

- Leeds - St James University Hospital**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Medicine & Health**School/Institute**:

- Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)**Section**:

- Division of Haematology & Immunology**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £30,487 to £36,024 per annum**Working Time**:

- Full-time 1.0fte**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (Available for 6 months due to external grant income)**Release Date**:

- Thursday 27 July 2023**Closing Date**:

- Thursday 24 August 2023**Reference**:

- MHLMR1131**Further details**:



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