Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

UE06, £31,396 - £36,024 (pro-rata)

College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Fixed-term Contract, 12 months

Part-time, 20 Hours Per Week
We are looking for an exceptionally talented and motivated research assistant in computational biology, as part of the EPSRC Early Career Fellowship '

GREET:
Generative Recombinant Enzyme Engineering for Therapeutics', led by Dr Giovanni Stracquadanio.

The project focuses on developing generative deep learning sequence models to design and manufacture enzymes for replacement therapies to treat Fabry disease.

The Opportunity:

Your skills and attributes for success:

Strong background in mathematics and computational sciences.
Good understanding of protein biology.
Excellent problemsolving skills.
Strong planning and management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

Access our staff benefits page
for further information and use our reward calculator **to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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