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University Of LeicesterSee more

addressAddressLeicester, Leicestershire
type Form of workFull-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 December 2024
salary SalaryGrade 6 £31,396 to £36,024 or Grade 7 £38,205 to £44,263 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
CategoryGraduate Training & Internships

Job description

The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology are looking to recruit two talented and motivated individuals to join an established, successful research team. The post is funded by Orion Corporation and is aimed at delivering on key milestones set out by a Orion-University of Leicester collaborative agreement on patient derived explants. You will work with University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) in terms of interactions with the Pathology Department, and collation of clinical data working with the Leicester Cancer Research Centre Biobank.

Applications are welcomed at either Research Associate (Grade 7) or Research Assistant (Grade 6) level. Please review the job summaries accompanying this advert and indicate within your application which post you are applying for.

As Research Assistant you will provide support for the Orion Explant project, specifically to lead fresh tumour sample acquisition, sample treatment with Orion anti-cancer drugs and support endpoint analysis.

As research Associate you will take a lead role for the Orion Explant project, specifically to lead fresh tumour sample acquisition, sample treatment with Orion anti-cancer drugs and lead/oversee endpoint analysis.

These posts provide an excellent opportunity for ambitious researchers to work on a prestigious flagship project within a novel priority area, and contribute to the ongoing development of our research alongside their own professional development.

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As a Research Assistant (Grade 6), you will have an honours degree and/or relevant experience in cancer biology, biochemistry, histopathology or a related subject alongside experience or, at least, basic knowledge of working with human tissue samples. You will have a strong interest in developing a career in research, a willingness to undertaking training and personal development, and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

As a Research Associate (Grade 7), you will have a PhD in a relevant discipline alongside experience or, at least, basic knowledge of working with human tissue samples and an extensive background knowledge in the research field. You will have strong statistical skills and have experience of using standard computer software programmes. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team. 

Benefits

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr. Gareth Miles on [email protected], 0116 2523256 or Professor Catrin Pritchard on [email protected] As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here   The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.   As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.   We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Refer code: 3354879. University Of Leicester - The previous day - 2024-05-17 10:38

University Of Leicester

Leicester, Leicestershire
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