Research Assistant

Starting salary is £31,394 per annum to £33,277 per annum (depending on experience)

The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to recruit a highly-motivated Research Assistant to join the David group at the Babraham Institute. The post holder will join a team of scientists studying the mechanisms of healthy ageing with a focus on identifying ways to prevent protein aggregation. The group is embedded within the Signalling Programme which provides a highly collaborative and thriving research environment.

The lab works with the nematode C. elegans and the main techniques used are molecular biology, reverse genetics, biochemistry, proteomics, fluorescence and confocal microscopy. The successful candidate will perform experiments with C. elegans, including RNAi screening, functional assays, advanced microscopy. The role will also involve some standard laboratory tasks and molecular cloning. We are looking for a self-driven and well-organized individual with the ability to work both in a team and independently. Prior hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques is essential. Additional experience in advanced microscopy would be highly desirable. Prior experience with C. elegans is also highly desirable although not essential. The ideal candidate must have a BSc or MSc in biological sciences.

We are committed to hiring the best people for the available jobs, which is why we are offering flexibility in the contract length and the working hours to suit the post-holder. In the cover letter, we ask that applicants outline their suitability for these roles and to advise their ideal appointment length (up to two years) and what their preferred working hours would be.

This is a limited term appointment with funding for this post available for a period of 2 years in the first instance.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Della.David@babraham.ac.uk 

For more information please visit: https://www.babraham.ac.uk/our-research/signalling/della-david 

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, which includes the BSU, Scientific Facilities, Computing, Stores & Purchasing, Technical Services, Health & Safety and the Research Assistant communities.

Closing date for applications is 4^th August 2025

However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.

For further details about this position or to apply online click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk).

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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