Research Assistant [Maternity Cover]

The Duque's lab is looking for a Research Assistant for a Maternity Cover that will provide high-level technical support in studies that aim to understand the whipworm niche at the intestinal epithelia. This role will require a person with in-depth knowledge and experience on cellular and molecular biology techniques, specifically with strong skills on organoid work from primary origin, in situ hybridization, FACS, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. Moreover, this person should have also experience in the work with mouse tissues, parasitic nematodes and microbiology. This would have been gained through postgraduate qualifications and/or significant experience in those areas. You will have track record of delivering complex scientific projects and will work in range of projects by developing and optimising protocols, reviewing literature, designing experiments, providing extremely high-level technical support and analysing data.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 10th October 2025

Interview date: 14th October 2025

Please quote reference PS47513 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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