13138 - Research Assistant

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Edinburgh is seeking a candidate for a biological sciences role focused on understanding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. This full-time position involves sample processing and collaboration with a dynamic team of scientists. Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate degree and competencies in various analytical techniques. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a biological science subject.
• First Class Honours degree at undergraduate level or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) degree.
• Competence in sample processing for down-stream molecular analyses.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and conduct analyses.
• Collaborate with scientists and research nurses.
• Contribute to understanding the causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

Skills

Competence in sample processing

Ability to integrate methodologies

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Undergraduate degree in a biological science

First Class Honours degree or postgraduate degree

Tools

Molecular analyses

Cell culture

RNA and protein extraction

Job description

Overview

Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum

CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 10 months

The Opportunity

Interested in understanding the causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding? Want to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary team? Then please apply for this position working with our Edinburgh based team on a Wellcome Leap funded project as part of the Missed Vital Sign Programme. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of sample processing, analyses and interpretation. You will work with a collaborative team including fundamental scientists, clinical scientists, and research nurses to contribute new knowledge to enhancing our understanding of the causes of HMB.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

This post is initially for 10 months and this may be extended subject to funder milestones being met.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Undergraduate degree in a biological science subject.
• First Class Honours degree at undergraduate level or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) degree.
• Competence in sample processing for down-stream molecular analyses, cell culture, RNA and protein extraction, hormone assays, Western and qRTPCR analysis, histological analyses including advanced imaging methods.
• Evidence of ability to integrate disparate methodologies.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.