Research Assistant/Associate Vivo and Vitro Genetic Models of Cartilage Pathobiology

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Salary
Research Assistant: £32,546 - £34,132 per annum.
Research Associate: £35,116 - £38,249 per annum.

The Role
We seek an outstanding candidate with a track record of research in the area of in vivo and in vitro genetic models of cartilage pathobiology to join this project in the laboratory of Professor Michael Briggs that forms part of Newcastle University's Skeletal Research group (SRG).

This is a fixed-term position and provides an exciting opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary group as part of a research team studying osteoarthritis progression using mouse and cell models to detect clinically relevant changes and potential disease modifying agents for potential therapies.

This post is full-time, fixed-term until 31 January 2026.

To apply for the position, we'll need your CV and a covering letter outlining how you are suitable for the role using examples to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description.

For informal enquiries contact: michael.briggs@newcastle.ac.uk.

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