Research Assistant
The University of Edinburgh - Institute of Cell Biology
| Location: | Edinburgh |
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| Salary: | £31,396 to £36,024 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 11th September 2023 |
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| Closes: | 6th October 2023 |
| Job Ref: | 8448 |
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Fixed Term contract (01/01/2024 – 01/01/2028)
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our group to understand the mechanism of chromosome segregation in the kinetoplastid parasite Trypanosoma brucei. The aim of the project is to characterise one or more kinetoplastid kinetochore proteins in Trypanosoma brucei using a variety of techniques including cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology and/or mathematical modelling.
The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will join a group led by Dr Bungo Akiyoshi at the Welcome Centre for Cell Biology at the University of Edinburgh, and will use a variety of techniques to characterise unconventional kinetoplastid kinetochores. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to obtain a PhD, with funding provided to cover UK rate fees.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A Bachelor's degree in biological science
- Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and/or structural biology
- An ability to work independently as well as in a research team
- A desire to learn new techniques and concepts and to make discoveries
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