Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a technically skilled Research Assistant to join the research group of Dr. Elizabeth Radford in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (https://www.sanger.ac.uk/external_person/radford-elizabeth/).  

We use scalable gene-editing approaches to understand the mechanisms underlying rare genetic conditions to advance diagnosis and treatment. You will be based at the Wellcome Genome Campus, a highly collaborative environment that encourages creativity and scientific excellence with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and technologies. We actively translate our research into the clinic.  

In our lab, you will oversee and provide technical support and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including ordering supplies and maintaining inventories of reagents. You will interact closely with other researchers within the lab as well as external collaborators. You will be involved in the development and implementation of new techniques and will assist with the training of other lab members. You will participate in group meetings and internal seminars. 

You will participate actively in experimental design and troubleshooting, have the freedom to develop your own research questions and experiments, and be encouraged to take up training opportunities. We have a strong commitment to both personal and professional development. You will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and build your research profile.  

You will demonstrate core values of enthusiasm, openness, kindness and integrity, and will join a young, dynamic and highly collaborative group. 

Working in the Radford Lab offers a unique opportunity to be immersed in a vibrant, multidisciplinary research environment. Located within the Wellcome Sanger Institute on the Wellcome Genome Campus, the lab benefits from close interactions with: 

The Wellcome Sanger Institute:

This provides access to a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary genomics research environment equipped with exceptional experimental and computational infrastructure, world-class training and professional development opportunities. 

European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI): Co-located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, EMBL-EBI is an international leader in data science, and provides access to a joint translational ecosystem, further training and professional development opportunities.

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences: The Radford Lab is part of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, providing access to cutting-edge clinical research and fostering collaborations with neurologists and other pre-clinical researchers. This proximity allows a seamless connection to the clinical aspects of the field and to translate research findings into patient care.

The Clinical School:

Offers exposure to teaching and learning opportunities, with potential for involvement in educational activities and interaction with students and faculty (more information is reported below).

UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI): Allows interaction with researchers at the forefront of dementia research, with opportunities for the exploration of shared genetic architecture between rare and common neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, contributing to the development of new treatments and preventative strategies.

For questions relating to the post, please contact Elizabeth Radford at ejr41@cam.ac.uk

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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

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

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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