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We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a background in molecular biology and interest in diabetes to join Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh’s Lab within the Metabolism, Obesity, and Diabetes Theme at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science (CVS), Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh.
This new position is part of the MRC Career Development Award to Dr A Al-Mrabeh to study pancreas lipotoxicity in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which weight loss induces remission of diabetes. This is a multidisciplinary research programme involving human, mouse, and ex vivo studies. You will provide daily technical support to the research team and conduct various research tasks as instructed by the Principal Investigator to ensure optimal delivery of the research programme.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Basic laboratory skills and evidence of undertaking similar roles in other research labs.
- Rigorous scientific approach with ability to work independently or as part of the team.
- Prior experience in analysing, presenting, and reporting scientific data.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation to learn and acquire new skills.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations & procedures.
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Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact Ahmad Al-Mrabeh at Ahmad.Al-Mrabeh@ed.ac.uk .
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £31,396 - £36,024 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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