Research Assistant - Epilepsy

Applicants are invited to work on an exciting Action Medical Research UK funded 2 year project using iPSC derived neurons to investigate FGF12 related epilepsies. This project has the potential to evolve into further projects investigating novel therapies for rare genetic epilepsies. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our team in a world-leading children’s research institute. Post is available from June 25 to August 27 in the first instance.

About you

The candidate will have an undergraduate degree/MSc in a relevant field, high quality academic research with good working knowledge of methods mentioned in Job Description, experience of sterile cell culture methods, particularly induced pluripotent stem cell culture and experience of electrophysiology methods such as patch clamping or multi-electrode arrays. Publications in preparation or already published in top internationally refereed journals and public presentation of research (posters, oral presentations) at international scientific meetings are desirable. Please check job description for detailed information.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance