Research Assistant

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 24 months

Research Assistant - University of Edinburgh Careers

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a wide range of brain tumour research skills at the Human Genetics Unit at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC).  The successful applicant will maintain and develop brain tumour tissue culture models and conduct experimental work to explore how these cells respond to DNA damage. In particular, the applicant will utilise laboratory techniques to explore how extra-chromosomal DNA (ecDNA) respond to DNA damage (see job description for details).  You will join a growing community of brain tumour researchers in a Cancer Research UK Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence (BT-CoE), which is also part of the CRUK Scotland Centre. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 

Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Karin Purshouse (Karin.purshouse@ed.ac.uk). 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience and proficiency in cell culture
• Independence in developing, performing, and optimising laboratory techniques
• High quality record-keeping and presentation skills
• Motivated to develop data analysis skills, including image analysis
• Interested in brain cancer biology

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