Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
Health and Medical,Medicine and Dentistry,Biological Sciences,Biology,Microbiology,Molecular Biology and Biophysics,Biochemistry,Other Biological Sciences
Short info about job
Company: University of Cambridge
Department: Department of Oncology
Salary: £25,298 to £29,301
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1461 1617156
Fax: +44-1475 8192199
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Detail information about job Research Assistant (Fixed Term). Terms and conditions vacancy
We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant who will be based in the laboratory of Dr Daniel Munoz-Espin, who is a Group Leader in the Department of Oncology at the University of Cambridge. This is a new post funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and is available from 1 January 2018.
One of the main goals of the Dr Munoz-Espin's research programme is the understanding of the mechanisms and processes that contribute to the origin of cancer, with a focus on lung cancer, and how to translate this knowledge into the development of novel tools for early detection and therapy.
We are looking for a Research Assistant with relevant experience in animal work and colony management. In particular, with animal manipulation, genotyping, administration of substances, tissue and sample collection. In addition, experience in immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, molecular biology, and cell cultures is desirable, although not essential. Candidates must have a BSc or equivalent in a biological science or equivalent experience. It is also desirable that the successful candidate already holds a Home Office personal license. The Research Assistant will be expected to take an active part in ensuring that best practice is maintained in all regulated procedures. The Research Assistant will provide support to the animal management within the research programme of the group.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2020 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Closing date for applications is the 8th October 2017, with interview dates yet to be confirmed by the department.
Please quote reference RD13226 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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