Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant to support the laboratory of Professor Steve Charnock-Jones in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the School of Clinical Medicine.

We are interested in understanding mechanisms behind maternal adaptation to pregnancy and defective placental function. You will be working on our recently awarded MRC grant focusing on epigenetic mechanisms and how they regulate cell-intrinsic type I IFN responses in trophoblast.

The successful candidate will manage animal colonies and be responsible for genotyping, embryo manipulation, tissue processing and sample storage. You will also support the general work of the laboratory and have some responsibility for maintenance and replenishment of stock.

You will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent level of practical experience. The role holder will have experience of scientific research working with small animals and ideally mouse embryo manipulation. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of principles and processes related to such work. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, good organisation and communication skills.

Further details of the role and person specification can be found in the further particulars.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2.5 years in the first instance but with the possibility of extension.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. 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.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Prof Steve Charnock-Jones, dscj1@cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact ClusterHR@medschl.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is: 14 May 2023

The interview date for the role is: TBC

Please quote reference RI36383 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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