Research Assistant

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Humphrey lab, GDSC, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Fixed term for six months
Expected start date: 6^th October 2025    

About the role

You will join an MRC-funded lab performing research into how genome stability is maintained. As a research assistant, you will carry out and support research examining genome stability in particular stressful environments and genetic backgrounds, using fission yeast as a model organism.

Based in the School of Life Sciences, the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University Centre of Excellence, is an internationally renowned Institute carrying out research on the response of cells to DNA damage, genome instability and its relationship to disease. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment, and our expertise covers a range of experimental systems.

About you

This project is suitable for a candidate who has completed a BSc degree in Biology, Molecular Biology or related area and has an interest in, and preferably an MSc in Cancer Cell Biology. You will have hands-on experience of fission yeast genetics and detecting and measuring mutation rates. Additional practical experience in molecular biology and sequencing technology would be advantageous.

You will work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team and wider network of academic and clinical collaborators, actively participating in scientific discussions and contributing to dissemination of the research. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. 

The successful candidate will bring the enthusiasm, initiative, and organisational skills needed to drive the project forward, while contributing to a supportive, inclusive research environment. 

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award. 

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

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Further Key Information

Please contact Prof. Timothy Humphrey (timothy.humphrey@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Please include a full CV with the application.

For full details and how to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page  for further information about Visa Sponsorship. 

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