Organoid Facility Training and Outreach Research Assistant

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Greater London is seeking an Assistant to support training and outreach programmes at their Organoid Facility. The successful candidate will have a background in gut biology and microbiome research, along with strong organisational, communication, and writing skills. Responsibilities include developing course programs, preparing materials, and raising awareness of the Facility's work. This full-time, fixed-term role offers an attractive salary package along with generous benefits.

Benefits

39 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Career support for researchers

Qualifications

• Background in gut biology and microbiome research is essential.
• Expertise in experimental and computational laboratory methodologies.
• Experience in sample collection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop course programs and organise speakers.
• Prepare materials and documentation for courses.
• Seek topics for courses related to gut and microbiome studies.
• Prepare written summaries about organoids and microbiome work.
• Raise awareness of the Organoid Facility's work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Job description

About the role

Are you interested about the gut and its microbiome, and how to study it? Would you like to help other researchers to learn about the cutting‑edge technologies being used at the Imperial Organoid Facility? We are seeking a proactive and well‑organised Assistant to support the training and outreach programmes of the Imperial BRC Organoid Facility and assist the Facility’s new Centre for Intestinal Systems. Background in gut biology and microbiome research is essential, as well as expertise in both experimental and computational laboratory methodologies. Experience in sample collection is desirable. If you have these demonstrated skills and you are interested about training and outreach, you will have the right scientific background and expertise to carry out this job.

What you would be doing

• Develop course programs, organise speakers for the courses, and support the advertisement of the courses.
• Prepare materials for the courses, documentation during and after the courses.
• Actively seek topics for courses, and recommend course types (one-day, multi-day) in the area of gut modelling, microbiome and host‑microbiome studies.
• Prepare written summaries in lay terms about the organoid, microbiome and gut‑on‑chip work happening at the Organoid Facility.
• Raise awareness of the work of the Organoid Facility to various stakeholders, including users, funders and patients via public engagement activities and materials.

What we are looking for

• Excellent skills in prioritising tasks, maintaining high standards, and providing organisational support for the training courses.
• Proactive and effective communication skills to ensure the results and resources of the Imperial Organoid Facility are known for relevant people.
• Excellent writing skills to create reports, course materials and communication summaries.
• The ability to work on several projects at the same time, while delivering tasks to deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with Imperial teaching, academic, clinical and industrial partners.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work at a world‑leading institution and be part of Imperial’s mission in 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).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a Full time, fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Dr Diana Papp, Research Manager of the Imperial Organoid Facility at [e-mail]

£43,863 to £47,223 per annum