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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

🏢 University of Cambridge • 📍 Cambridge, East of England, England • 🕒 2 days ago

Salary Range

£27,929 - £32,348

£2,327 - £2,696 / mo

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Cambridge, East of England, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Applications are invited for a research assistant in the lab of Dr. Courtney Hanna and based at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will join a Wellcome Trust/Royal Society-funded project investigating the mechanisms of epigenetic programming during early placental development and the importance of these epigenetic marks in placental function throughout pregnancy. We are an inclusive and welcoming group, committed to supporting the career development of all members.

In this position, you will perform molecular assays, trophoblast stem cell culture, and histological experiments. In addition to supporting ongoing projects in the lab, you will contribute to the study of a role for bivalency in placental development. Candidates should have excellent organisational, collaboration and communication skills. Experience in molecular techniques and cell culture, and knowledge of developmental epigenetics are preferable for this position. Applicants must hold a university degree in a relevant subject.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

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To apply for this post, submit a CV and a motivation letter detailing why you want to be part of this project and how this post will be a good stepping-stone for your career. We also need the contact details for two people who can provide a professional reference; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

Closing date: 17 March 2023

Please quote reference PM35767 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.