Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are looking to recruit a talented and motivated research assistant to work with Clinician Scientist Dr Gavin Sewell on an exciting, Wellcome-funded research project investigating how autoinflammatory conditions occur. The role will be primarily based in the laboratory of Professor Clare Bryant, in the University of Cambridge, Department of Medicine with regular work in collaborating laboratories on the Biomedical Campus as part of the project.

The appointee will contribute to cutting-edge research investigating how intracellular metabolism contributes to the pathogenesis of autoinflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Still's disease). The work will utilise a range of different cell lines, primary cell cultures and tissues, and employ a variety of immunological, molecular biology and metabolic techniques. The post holder will receive appropriate training in all techniques as required. The post holder will report to Dr Gavin Sewell.

The appointee will have a minimum Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (ideally biologic or medical field). Knowledge of the day to day workings of a cell biology laboratory, including tissue culture, molecular biology and/or immunology assays would be advantageous.

The position will be based in the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Applicants will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive and dynamic research environment.

Informal enquiries are welcome can be directed to Dr Gavin Sewell (gs521@cam.ac.uk).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

The closing date for applications is: 14th February 2025

The interview date for the role is: 3rd March 2025

Please quote reference RC44719 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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