Research Assistant

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the research group of Dr Nancy
Stathopoulou, at the Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM)
in the Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant.





You will play an important role and contribute to our research on
cardiovascular development, in the context of congenital heart disease. The
Stathopoulou lab is using mouse models of congenital heart disease and
embryonic stem cells to study the biological mechanisms that control normal
cardiovascular development and understand how these processes are disrupted in
disease. You will work with mouse embryonic stem cells and use a variety of
techniques, including cell differentiation assays, advanced molecular biology
techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and genome-wide omics technologies.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 26
June 2025, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.





This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.





**About you**



You will have a first degree and/or MSc in a relevant field, supplemented by
relevant experience working in a scientific laboratory, with proven and
demonstrable skills in molecular biology and experience with mouse embryonic
stem cells. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
new skills. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication
skills with all level of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a
demanding and collaborative research environment.





**Application Process**



You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Dr Stathopoulou, the IDRM
Transition Fellow, using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 15 January
2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible
thereafter.