Research Technician

Fixed term contract; 1 year

Full time; 35hrs per week

The post holder will be a highly motivated technician who will provide full technical and data collection support to Professor Pollard’s research group who are investigating the role of the tumour microenvironment in cancer particularly in breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer using novel experimental techniques. This position will involve the biochemical, molecular biological and histological support to the project, as well as contributing to the development of new ideas, techniques, and potential therapeutics. Emphasis will be on imaging, animal models and profiling of human tissues.

The opportunity:

To work within a highly motivated and well-funded team to study the role of the immune microenvironment in cancer with a view to developing novel therapeutic opportunities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to display independence and to gain positions of responsibility that will lead to career progression.

Your skills and attributes for success:

BSc or higher degree in relevant subject or equivalent

• Working with minimum supervision and taking responsibility for setting and meeting targets
• Handling and analysis of human clinical samples
• Working with and collaborating with academic staff
• Previous laboratory work especially in regard to animal models of cancer

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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