Research Associate: Molecular Respiratory Science

1000scholars; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a talented and motivated Research Associate to join the Division of Respiratory Sciences. You will take specific responsibility within an established research programme, leading data collection and analysis, and developing methods to investigate cellular phenotypes.

You will disseminate findings through journals, conferences and engagement with the international research community, collaborating with PIs and external partners, with mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• You will hold a PhD, an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• You will have expertise in the culture and manipulation of primary human cells, which may include fibroblasts, epithelial, endothelial or immune cells, alongside practical experience of molecular biology approaches such as gene knockdown and overexpression.
• You will also be experienced in designing, conducting and optimising experiments and using in vitro assays to assess cellular phenotypes, such as proliferation, apoptosis, migration, differentiation and extracellular matrix production.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the collection, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data, contribute to the development and optimisation of research methods, and apply innovative models and techniques to investigate biological mechanisms and disease-related cellular phenotypes.
• You will help disseminate research findings through journal articles, technical outputs, conferences and wider engagement with the international research community.
• Working with the Principal Investigator, research colleagues and external collaborators, you will contribute to future research ideas, grant applications, industry collaboration, knowledge exchange and research impact.
• You will also have opportunities to develop your own area of research, build multidisciplinary networks, support students and colleagues, and provide mentoring or coaching to Early Career Researchers and research students.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

RNA methods

Immunofluorescence

Immunohistochemistry

Imaging/quantification

Gene editing

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Imaging systems

Molecular assays

Job description

The University of Leicester is seeking a talented and motivated Research Associate to join the Division of Respiratory Sciences. You will take specific responsibility within an established research programme, leading data collection and analysis, and developing methods to investigate cellular phenotypes.

You will disseminate findings through journals, conferences and engagement with the international research community, collaborating with PIs and external partners, with mentoring opportunities