Research Assistant
Applications for this vacancy closed on 15 January 2025 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join Prof Matthew Woods Research Group the
Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant.
The Wood laboratory focuses on developing molecular therapies for disorders of
the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease
biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-
based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in vitro and
animal models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced
delivery technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal
muscle, heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel
oligonucleotide and RNA editing therapies for neuromuscular disorders,
including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1),
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA).
The group has also developed extracellular vesicle nanotechnologies for
targeted cell delivery and discovered delivery technologies, including peptide
and antibody-based technologies. Research in the laboratory also includes
studying fundamental RNA biology and developing RNA-based therapeutic agents
and novel technologies for their delivery
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
31/10/2025 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.
**About the department**
The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training
courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we
also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.
**About you**
The role requires the applicant to have a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant
science subject, with relevant practical working experience in a laboratory.
The applicant should have experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, and be
highly motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with others.
**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 Amarjit Bhomra, the
Operations Manager, using the contact details below.
**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 15th January will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**
The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Prof Matthew Woods Research Group the
Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant.
The Wood laboratory focuses on developing molecular therapies for disorders of
the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease
biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-
based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in vitro and
animal models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced
delivery technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal
muscle, heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel
oligonucleotide and RNA editing therapies for neuromuscular disorders,
including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1),
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA).
The group has also developed extracellular vesicle nanotechnologies for
targeted cell delivery and discovered delivery technologies, including peptide
and antibody-based technologies. Research in the laboratory also includes
studying fundamental RNA biology and developing RNA-based therapeutic agents
and novel technologies for their delivery
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
31/10/2025 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.
**About the department**
The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training
courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we
also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.
**About you**
The role requires the applicant to have a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant
science subject, with relevant practical working experience in a laboratory.
The applicant should have experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, and be
highly motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with others.
**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 Amarjit Bhomra, the
Operations Manager, using the contact details below.
**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 15th January will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**
The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.
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About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join Prof Matthew Woods Research Group the Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant. The Wood laboratory focuses on developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene-based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in vitro and animal models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced delivery technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal muscle, heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide and RNA editing therapies ... **About the role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join Prof Matthew Woods Research Group the Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant. The Wood laboratory focuses on developing molecular therapies for disorders of the nervous system and muscle. Our objectives include understanding disease biology, identifying and validating therapeutic targets, and developing gene- based nucleic acid therapeutic platforms. The laboratory uses in vitro and animal models to evaluate these platforms and simultaneously develops advanced delivery technologies to target relevant tissues and cells, such as skeletal muscle, heart, and nervous system. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide and RNA editing therapies ... |
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