Research Assistant or Associate

9 hours ago

South Kensington, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Job number

**MED05007**
- Faculties

**Faculty of Medicine**
- Salary or Salary range

**£43,003 - £56,345 per annum**
- Location/campus

**South Kensington Campus - On site only**
- Contract type work pattern

**Full time - Fixed term**
- Posting End Date

**8 Jan 2025**

**About the role**:
Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant or Research Associate (post-doctoral researcher) in the Section of Virology within the Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London.

The position is supported by Blood Cancer UK. This post is full-time, starting as soon as possible. The post is initially until 7/8/25 but can be extended with a few months once the exact start date is known

**What you would be doing**:
You will focus on characterising the role and mechanism of host factors in HTLV integration. HTLV is a Biosafety Level 3 pathogen, so if you have experience working in a BSL3 lab, you will be able to hit the ground running.

You will use various genetic, molecular and biochemical techniques, including next generation sequencing (NGS).

**What we are looking for**:

- The project requires an exceptionally motivated scientist with an MSc (Assistant) or PhD (Associate) in a relevant area, and a solid background in molecular biology and, preferably with experience in retrovirology.
- Good experience with NGS analysis, working with R and/or experience with molecular retroviral work would be an advantage.
- You will have the opportunity to design and implement experimental strategies and to develop the project.
- You will have good interpersonal and presentation skills and will also be required to train/assist other members of the laboratory.
- In addition, you will be expected to contribute to submit publications to refereed journals, and to present you findings at international and national conferences.

**What we can offer you**:

- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

**Further information**:
This is a full time and fixed term role based at the South Kensington Campus.

**Available documents**:

- Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.- Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

**About Imperial**:
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