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Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Surgery

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £29,605 to £33,966 pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 31st March 2023
Closes: 11th April 2023
Job Ref: RE36129

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant (0.5FTE) to join the research group of Professor Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge (Biomedical Campus) to support with a research project. The aim of this project, led by Prof Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, is to perform comprehensive multi-omic profiling of normal and diabetic human pancreas tissue samples, linked with detailed anonymised clinical data, in order to generate novel insights into the biological signature of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The position will support the PI and a post-doctoral Research Associate, who will lead a multi-omic pipeline incorporating whole genome sequencing, transcriptomic, proteomic, lipidomic and metabolomic analysis, using a range of in vitro laboratory techniques. Gross histopathological analysis of the pancreas tissue will be performed to quantify islet cell mass, fat infiltration, vasculopathy and fibrosis in the glands. The post-holder will support the project by performing a range of activities including curating and cryopreservation of samples, processing samples for histopathological analysis (including sectioning and staining) and multi-omic analysis (including DNA & RNA extraction).

Applicants should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject area (molecular or cellular biology or an allied subject). Previous experience in a life science laboratory and experience of molcecular techniques is also essential for this role. While not essential, previous experience of working with multi-omic data (e.g. transcriptomics or proteomics) and/ or quantitative analysis skills using statistical programming packages is desirable.

Informal enquires can be directed to Prof Kourosh Saeb-Parsy via e-mail on: ks10014@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a 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.

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed.

Please quote reference RE36129 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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