Department job opportunities
Research Fellow - We are looking for a Post-Doc with a BSc and a PhD in a Biological Science or similar and have a good knowledge of Biochemistry. You must have experience of working in a scientific laboratory and be proficient in mass spectrometry, biochemistry and molecular biology. You will also have experience of animal husbandry and handling. You will work as part of a team on this research study and will be involved in evaluating the efficacy of various RNA therapies at reducing the levels of the neurotoxic metabolites that occur in the lysine catabolic disorders in various model systems. You will be required to secure an animal Licence from the Home Office, if not already held. In addition to conducting the research, you will be involved in reporting the progress of the research to the funders of this grant on a monthly basis as well as communicating the results in scientific presentations.
Closing date: 01 April 2024
Research Technician - We are looking for a graduate with a BSc in a Biological Science or similar and have a working knowledge of Biochemistry. You must have experience of working in a scientific laboratory and be proficient in basic biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory techniques including working with DNA and RNA. Ideally you will also have some experience of animal husbandry. You will work as part of a team on this research study and will be involved in evaluating the efficacy of various RNA therapies at reducing the levels of the neurotoxic metabolites that occur in the lysine catabolic disorders in various model systems. You will be required to secure an animal Licence from the Home Office, if not already held. In addition to conducting the research, you will be involved in reporting the progress of the research to the funders of this grant on a monthly basis as well as communicating the results in scientific presentations. Closing date: 09 April 2024