Research Assistant in Pharmacology

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>We are seeking a full-time research assistant to work on a collaborative project within the Vasudevan/Foster group for a fixed-term duration of 10 months. This project focuses on development of chronomodulatory drugs and validating these drugs in both in vitro and in vivo setting.</p> <p>The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:<br> - Hold a first degree in Pharmacology or related discipline, together with experience on working with various models to evaluate drug actions in-vitro and in-vivo. An advanced Master's degree would be an advantage.<br> - Hold a home office personal license (Modules I-IV).<br> - Have familiarity with biochemical and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR and enzyme assays.<br> - Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.<br> - Ability to manage own research and administrative activities.<br> - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.<br> - Experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies.</p> <p>The post is fixed-term for 10 months, funded by the Medical Research Council.</p> <p>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7 October 2015.</p> </div>