Research Assistant/Associate in Biomarker Discovery and Molecular Characterization in Genetic Muscle Diseases

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Salary

Research Assistant: £32,296 - £33,882 per annum.
Research Associate: £34,866 - £45,163 per annum.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced researcher to contribute to projects focused on the characterization of tissue and circulating biomarkers in genetic muscle diseases.

The primary objective of this role is to develop and apply a variety of new omics technologies to study samples of patients living with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and other muscle disorders and analyse the results. The ultimate goal is to identify the key molecular pathways that are dysregulated in FSHD and other myopathies.

You will be based at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, a leading hub for translational research in genetic neuromuscular diseases, home to a diverse team of approximately 90 members.

This post is fixed-term for a period of 21 months, with the potential for further extension.

For informal enquiries contact: Prof Giorgio Tasca: Giorgio.tasca@newcastle.ac.uk.

Find out more about the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre here: jwmdrc.org.

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences.

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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