Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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£30, £35,308.00 Per Annum

Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre (ECRC)

Full Time - 35 Hours per Week

Fixed-Term Contract for 2 years


We are looking for a Research Assistant to work in the group of Dr Val Brunton at the CRUK Scotland Centre, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Edinburgh.


The Opportunity:


A research assistant post is available in the Cancer Therapeutics group at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre to work on a Sarcoma UK funded project to identify biomarkers of response to PARP inhibitors.

The post-holder will provide support for ongoing drug screening and molecular studies.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Relevant first degree in the biomedical sciences field
  • Extensive laboratory experience, across a broad range of techniques, including cell culture, protein and nucleic acid extractions, PCR, western blotting and microscopy
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for a variety of audiences e.g., preparation and presentation of data and capabilities for progress meetings, laboratory meetings
  • IT skills, including ability to use spreadsheet and database software to a high standard
  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures and laboratory hygiene

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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.

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