Research Assistant

1 month ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Assistant**:
**Overview of the Role**:
**Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in adipose biology? **Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?**

You will be working in a team, under the supervision of senior staff. This post will be primarily contributing towards the generation of adipose organoids, in which each cell type can be manipulated genetically. This post will need you to use a varied number of lab-based methodologies including primary cell culture, lentivirus production, western blotting, qPCR and confocal microscopy. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team investigating novel approaches to treating cardiometabolic diseases.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
As Research Assistant your main duties will include:

- Writing reports, undertaking literature reviews and preparing papers for publication, with guidance as necessary;
- Working both independently and as part of a larger team of researchers
- Supporting research activities, including contributing to research results and outputs and to the generation of independent and original ideas, ensuring a successful programme of investigation;
- Generating and analysing lab based data;
- Participating in the research group and presenting research output where appropriate;
- Contributing to the research culture of the School, where appropriate;
- Continually updating your knowledge, understanding and skills in the research field.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

You will report to Professor Mark Kearney/Dr Natalie North.

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
**Dr Natalie North**, Research Fellow (BHF Career Dev Fellow)

**Additional Information**:
**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**:
A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our Criminal Records information page.

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

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

- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)**Section**:

- Discovery and Translational Science Department (DTSD)**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £30,487 to £36,024 per annum**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (15 months - completion of project within a specific date)**Release Date**:

- Wednesday 06 September 2023**Closing Date**:

- Wednesday 20 September 2023**Reference**:

- MHLCM1342**Further details**:


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