Research Assistant in Virology

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a Research Assistant in Virology to join the Whitehouse research group. The role focuses on investigating the human tumour virus KSHV and its mechanisms for enhancing replication. This position offers opportunities for personal development and access to various health and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal Development opportunities

Access to on-site childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in culturing KSHV-infected B lymphocytes.
• Understanding KSHV reactivation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how KSHV manipulates host cell pathways.
• Utilize molecular, cell biology, and imaging approaches.

Skills

Molecular Cell Biology

Virology

Cell Biology

Education

First degree or Masters in Molecular Cell Biology

Job description

Research Assistant in Virology, Faculty of Biological Sciences

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

The Whitehouse research group is seeking a highly motivated research assistant to investigate how the human tumour virus, Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), manipulates host cell pathways to enhance its own replication. The project will utilize molecular, cell biology, and cell imaging approaches to uncover novel KSHV-mediated mechanisms regulating viral gene expression.

Qualifications

• A first degree or Masters in Molecular Cell Biology, Virology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in culturing KSHV-infected B lymphocytes, understanding KSHV reactivation mechanisms, and assessing KSHV lytic replication.

Salary and Visa Requirements

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, eligibility under the Global Talent visa will also be considered. More details are available at: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays or university-closed days (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days annually.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted staff membership at The Edge, our campus gym with facilities such as a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development opportunities through courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Contact

For further information or queries, please contact:

Ade Whitehouse, Professor of Molecular Virology