Research Assistant

3 months ago


Babraham, United Kingdom Babraham Institute Full time

Job Advert

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the generation and characterisation of engineered mouse and human embryonic stem cells and for the execution of experiments aimed at understanding molecular mechanisms that control biological timing. This exciting project will use cutting edge technologies to characterize protein dynamics and their role on developmental tempo. Techniques will include general molecular biology, CRISPR-based manipulations, flow cytometry (spectral and imaging), confocal imaging, RT-qPCR analysis, and mass spectrometry.

This post will also involve a laboratory management component to support the work of the Rayon lab, including training new members, lab organisation, and reagent and equipment purchasing. This role reports to Dr Teresa Rayon, a tenure-track group leader in the Epigenetics programme at the Babraham Institute.

This is a fixed term appointment with funding available for a period of 15 months in first instance, with the possibility to extend for an additional 24 months.

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.

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- 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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