- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Description
About the role
We are seeking a Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Professor Rob Pitceathly and Dr Micol Falabella in the lab, which is part of several world class initiatives, including the MRC-funded Cardiolipin metabolism in mitochondrial DNA replication and division project, the Genome Editing Mice for Medicine call (MRC Harwell), and 5-year MRC International Centre for Neuromuscular diseases.
You will work on developing and validating in vitro cellular models of primary mitochondrial diseases and testing the effect of novel and known small molecules on mitochondrial activity in our in vitro and in vivo preclinical platforms. Alongside this, you will be involved in ongoing lab projects, contributing to publications and provide technical support to Professor Pitceathly and his team.
You will be responsible for culturing a range of cell models, DNA and RNA extraction from human cells and tissues (, skeletal muscle) and performing basic molecular biology experiments (, cloning and PCR).
You will receive training in, and be responsible for, initial data review of samples, processing, and analysis.
The post is available immediately and funded by an industry award for one year or to 07 July , whichever is earlier, in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Micol Falabella ().
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.
About you
You will have a degree (minimum 2:1) in Biological Sciences or a related discipline, or a MSc/another degree in a relevant subject. A background in molecular biology or cell culture techniques and experience of working with human and/or murine tissues, DNA, RNA, and western blot is also required for this role.
What we offer
The role is offered with salary in the range of £37, - £39, per annum including London Allowance.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below: