Research Assistant

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual increments

Generous annual leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

Career development opportunities

On-site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Research Assistant to join Dr Roberto Galizi's laboratory. The role focuses on developing genetic technologies to control malaria-transmitting mosquitoes and involves creation and validation of mosquito transgenic lines through molecular cloning and embryo microinjections.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design and analysis in molecular cloning, mosquito genetic engineering and phenotype

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant subject is required.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting is essential.
• Specialist knowledge of research methods in molecular biology, gene editing, bioinformatics, insect genetics and engineering.
• Desirable: experience with insects or genetic engineering in insects or model organisms; practical CRISPR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mosquito transgenic lines, including molecular cloning.
• Develop transgenic lines via embryo microinjections and characterisation.
• Support design and analysis of experiments in molecular cloning and mosquito genetics.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Molecular biology

Gene editing

Bioinformatics

Insect genetics

Engineering

CRISPR tools

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

Tools

CRISPR tools

Job description

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive Research Assistant to join the research laboratory led by Dr Roberto Galizi at Keele University. The successful candidate will contribute to a research effort aimed to develop new genetic technologies to control malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. The role will involve development and validation of mosquito transgenic lines including molecular cloning, development of transgenic lines via embryo microinjections and their genetic and phenotypic characterisation in the laboratory. The role will involve support with the design and analysis of experimental procedures including molecular cloning, mosquito genetic engineering and their genetic and phenotypic characterisation in the laboratory.

The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in relevant subject. Experience of working in a laboratory setting is essential along with specialist knowledge of research methods and techniques in the research area such as molecular biology, gene editing, bioinformatics, insect genetics and engineering. Previous work experience using insects, and/or genetic engineering technologies in insects or model organisms and practical knowledge of CRISPR tools is desirable.

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

Access to continued personal, professional and career development

On site 'outstanding' nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University