Research Assistant

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract from 02 June 2025 to 01 June 2028

Salary details: Grade 6 - £32,546 to £34,132 per annum, pro rata if part-time due to funding restrictions

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled research assistant to work with Professor Galina Mukamolova (Department of Respiratory Sciences) and Dr Amanda Chaplin (Department of Molecular Cell Biology) at the University of Leicester for a BBSRC funded project focused on investigation of non-homologous end joining DNA double stand break repair mechanism in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The Research Assistant will work with post-doctoral research associate to generate mycobacterial mutants and characterise their phenotypes in several in vitro models.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong background in molecular biology and microbiology. The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree and/or relevant experience in a related field, with practical experience in applying research skills and techniques to deliver high-quality outputs. Experience in genetic manipulation, molecular work, and bacterial viability assessment is essential, along with an awareness of laboratory safety.

The successful candidate will demonstrate research potential and enthusiasm for the subject, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They will be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, capable of prioritising tasks within agreed work schedules and committed to continuous professional development. A willingness to participate in workshops and conferences to support the dissemination of research findings is also expected.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Galina Mukamolova on gvm4@leicester.ac.uk 

Applications for job share will be considered. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 30 April 2025

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