Research Associate

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

An NIH (National Institutes of Health) funded Research Associate position is available to join the laboratory of Marco Trizzino in the Department of Life Sciences, based at the South Kensington Campus.

What you would be doing:

The Trizzino lab employs induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) differentiation and functional genomics to study developmental gene regulation, with particular interest for human craniofacial and neural development, as well as human neurodegeneration.

The main focus of the position will be to investigate the contribution of human-specific transposable elements to these processes.

What we are looking for:

• You should have, or be near completion of, a PhD degree in biological sciences.
• Previous experience with iPSC culture/differentiation and computational genomics, including single-cell, would be greatly advantageous but not essential.
• Crucial are the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to develop and apply new concepts and a creative approach to problem-solving. The research associate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Given the interdisciplinary nature of the laboratory, familiarity with computer programming would be desirable but is not essential.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further Information

This position is offered full-time and fixed term for up to 60-months (the contract will be renewed annually as per NIH policy).

Appointments are typically made to the first spine point of the scale.

Applicants who have not yet had their PhD degree awarded will be appointed to the Research Assistant scale.

Candidates will need to complete an online application; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Please contact Dr Marco Trizzino (m.trizzino@imperial.ac.uk) for an informal discussion about the project and role.

For more information on the laboratory, please visit our lab webpage at: https://marcotrizzino.wordpress.com/

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