Research Assistant

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Centre for Cell Biology: Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 12 months The Opportunity: To contribute to the development of a collaborative research programme that will determine the molecular basis of Rett Syndrome. The project will involve generating cell lines carrying mutated versions of MeCP2 and its partner proteins in order to test models for its role in regulating gene expression The post-holder will use a range of molecular biology techniques to enable genetic manipulation of clinically relevant target genes to generate mutated switchable alleles. The candidate will also contribute to molecular and experimental validation of these disease models. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). View the full job description Please include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter As a valued member of our team, you can expect: - A competitive salary. - An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. - To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. - Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous an...