Research Assistant (Islet Biology)

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The Role
We are seeking a motivated researcher to join our diabetes research group on a project focussing on assessing the impact of cryopreservation on stem-cell derived pancreatic islets.

In this role, you will be part of a larger validation study exploring the accessibility of stem-cell derived islets in the UK. The project will involve in vitro analysis of cryopreserved stem-cell derived islets and will include readouts such as viability, function, morphology and cellular health. The workplan will also involve in vitro culture of stem-cell derived islets, human pancreatic beta-cells lines and isolated human islets. The project is ideally suited to candidates with a background in islet biology, especially those with expertise in human beta-cell/islet culture.

This post is fixed-term for a period of 12 months.

If you have any queries, please reach out to Catherine.Arden@newcastle.ac.uk or Bill.Scott3@newcastle.ac.uk.

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/.

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.  These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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