Research Assistant at Newcastle University

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Professor Muzlifah Haniffa, Newcastle University, UK. The research program aims to dissect the human immune system in health and disease as well as during prenatal development using cutting-edge single cell and spatial multi-omic technologies. You will be specifically working on projects contributing to the Human Cell Atlas initiative. Expertise in biomedical techniques, including PCR and reverse transcription, is essential as well as handling human and/or mammalian tissue. Previous supervisory experience is desirable.

The role will involve the delivery of high impact research on the human immune system in health, disease and development. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of experimental work and supervision of junior staff.

A BSc in a Biological Sciences subject, or equivalent, is required. You must have excellent team-working and organisational skills and be able to work flexibly as required by the role.

You will be located within the Haniffa Lab in state-of-art laboratories housed within the Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University and will have access to excellent dedicated core research facilities including flow cytometry, bioimaging and genomics.

This is a full time position tenable for 18 months with potential to extend. Interested candidates are encouraged to make enquires direct to Dr Emily Stephenson at: emily.stephenson2@newcastle.ac.uk