Research Assistant - Obesity, Lipid remodelling and Cardiometabolic diseases (Fixed Term)

Research Assistant - Obesity, Lipid remodelling and Cardiometabolic diseases (Fixed Term), Cambridge

Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Research Assistant - Obesity, Lipid remodelling and Cardiometabolic diseases
Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Cambridge, UK
Reference Number: RG43843
Salary: £31,396 - £33,966 per annum
Limit of tenure applies*

A Research Assistant position is available within the group of Prof. Antonio Vidal-Puig, based at the Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science and the Victor Phillip Heart and Lung Research Institute. The group's research interest is to understand how obesity causes cardiometabolic complications. The British Heart Foundation funds the position, and the selected candidate will assist the group in investigating the impact of metabolic inflammation in cardiometabolic diseases with a focus on macrophages' lipid remodelling.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is heard and valued. Our aim is to foster an environment that celebrates differences and nurtures talent through personalized career development, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

The role involves core responsibilities in a laboratory environment, including processing and managing samples, cell culture, and applying techniques such as lipid/RNA/protein extraction, genotyping, RT-PCR, western blotting, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and confocal microscopy. The successful candidate will also assist with animal phenotyping and tissue collection, manage data entry and analysis, order consumables, and maintain core equipment.

Applicants should hold a BSc or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields. Experience in laboratory settings with proficiency in cell culture and molecular biology techniques is essential. Additional skills in lipidomics, animal experiments, gene editing, bioinformatics, or other molecular techniques are advantageous. The candidate should be highly motivated, an effective communicator, with good IT, data management, and organizational skills, capable of working independently or in a team.

Proposed start date: As soon as possible.
Fixed-term: 2 years

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom