Research Assistant

About the role

This post is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Imperial Immunology theme. The NIHR Imperial BRC supports research that translates scientific discoveries into new treatments, diagnostics and medical technologies, benefitting patients and communities locally and internationally. The collaboration between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London provides research infrastructure across both organisations as well as funding specific projects and training schemes. As part of NIHR’s latest tranche of BRC funding, Imperial BRC has been awarded £95.3 million for 2022-2027 to continue its leading programme of translational research and represents the largest award from NIHR for this round of funding. The Immunology Theme is a component of the NIHR Imperial BRC. Our remit is the study chronic immune disorders with a significant health and economic burden due to the potential to cause organ failure, if not recognised early, and the requirement for complex immunosuppression protocols. The theme focuses on diseases relevant to our local population grouped into: (i) antibody-mediated disorders; (ii) thrombo-inflammation; (iii) glomerulonephritis and (iv) renal transplantation. We combine the world-leading immunology and inflammation expertise within our academic Centres for Inflammatory Disease and Haematology with the translational expertise of our multidisciplinary Clinical Centres. This supports our aims: to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis; to fully optimise immunosuppression treatment; and to explore novel therapeutics. This position will provide research support on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Kidney Transplantation.

What you would be doing

The post will provide technical support for the development of tissue banks for the immunology theme for the BRC. This will involve (i) collecting blood samples from patients attending the SLE and Kidney Transplantation clinics; (ii) processing and storage of samples following standard operating procedures; and (iii) updating clinical databases to maintain accurate and timely phenotyping of research samples.

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates with master’s in biology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience. It is essential that you can work independently and collaboratively and have knowledge of research databases and clinical sample collection and storage.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal & professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a two-year post, fixed-term, full time until 31^st October 2027.

For further information please contact:

Prof Matthew Pickering (matthew.pickering@imperial.ac.uk) or

Dr Candice Roufosse (c.roufosse@imperial.ac.uk).

Available documents

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• download: Research Assistant Job Description.pdf
• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.