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Research Assistant

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £30,502 30 days annual leave and bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days and more
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 6th February 2023
Closes: 20th February 2023
Job Ref: FEB20230290

An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the team led by Dr Aitor Sanchez, investigating the functional roles of protein glycosylation in SARS-CoV-2 and arboviruses. Funded by the Wellcome Trust Institutional Translational Partnership Award (iTPA), you will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team dedicated to understanding the roles of protein glycosylation in infectious diseases and developing new approaches targeting glycosylation to tackle such diseases.

Playing a pivotal role, you will particularly be performing experiments in cell and virus cultures, carrying out molecular biology work involving cloning and generation of synthetic viruses and experimental validation of dual activity of glycosylation inhibitors. As a team member, you will also contribute towards maintenance of the lab as well as to the publication of research outcomes in peer reviewed journals and media.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (or related discipline)
  • Experience in cell culture (any cell type)
  • Experience in basic molecular biology and biochemistry methods
  • Experience in virology methods

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries on the job role can be made to Dr. Casas - Sanchez on aitor.casas-sanchez@lstmed.ac.uk

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
  • Generous occupational pension schemes
  • Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
  • Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
  • Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 20 February 2023

Application Process: To apply for the position please upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

About LSTM 

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.  Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2020-2021

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