Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh - CMVM - Institute for Regeneration and Repair - Centre for Inflammation Research

Location:	Edinburgh
Salary:	£34,132 to £39,355 per annum (Grade 6)
Hours:	Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	24th July 2025
Closes:	14th August 2025
Job Ref:	12845

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 3 years

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the newly-formed, Wellcome Trust-funded Mirchandani Lab within the Centre for Inflammation Research and Institute for Regeneration & Repair to study the impact of hypoxia on monocyte biology and ontogeny in the context of critical illness.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

This is a 3-year post, full time Research Assistant position to work in the group of Dr. Ananda Mirchandani. The Research Assistant role will offer a unique mix of utilising and developing interdisciplinary scientific techniques, performing cutting-edge scientific research with support and guidance from the PI, and establishing managerial and leadership capabilities. This post is funded by a Wellcome Trust Career Development Award (£3.1 million, 20242033).

Your skills and attributes for success:

Degree (B.Sc., Honours, M.Sc. or equivalent) in Biology, Immunology or similar discipline
Hold a UK Home Office Animal Licence (PIL) (modules A+B)
Be competent in mouse work, including common techniques (eg. substance administration) and inflammatory disease models
Experience with mouse tissue harvest

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