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Job reference
A5156
Date posted
28/11/2016
Application closing date
11/12/2016
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£24565 to £32004 pa - Grade 5/6
Contract Type
Full-time, Fixed-term
Contractual hours
Blank
Job category/type
Academic/Research
Research Assistant
Description
Join a dynamic research team focused on the development of innovative viral vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. Under the guidance of Dr Michael Jarvis (Principal Investigator, PI) and other senior laboratory personnel (School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences), you will be responsible for providing research support to a number of on-going
scientific research projects in the Jarvis laboratory.
You will have a sound scientific background with technical experience in basic molecular biology and virological techniques, including mammalian virus production and quantitation, molecular cloning and protein detection by western blot. Experience with cell culture is essential, and experience in manipulation of bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) is highly desirable.
With necessary guidance, you will be comfortable in trouble-shooting complex experimental technical issues that arise in the laboratory. In addition to the basic scientific research role, the position will provide administrative, organizational and laboratory support for the projects.
See: www.thejarvislab.com
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
For an informal discussion, please contact, Dr Michael A Jarvis, Associate Professor in Virology and Immunology via email:
michael.jarvis@plymouth.ac.uk
The University of Plymouth is committed to an inclusive culture and respecting diversity, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is a Stonewall diversity champion.
The University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women's career in STEMM academia.
The University of Plymouth has been recognised by Bloomberg as one of the 50 best UK employers for 2016.
Job Description - Grade 5
Job Description - Grade 6
Further Particulars
Job title
Research Assistant
Job reference
A5156
Date posted
28/11/2016
Application closing date
11/12/2016
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£24565 to £32004 pa - Grade 5/6
Contract Type
Full-time, Fixed-term
Contractual hours
Blank
Job category/type
Academic/Research
Description
Join a dynamic research team focused on the development of innovative viral vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. Under the guidance of Dr Michael Jarvis (Principal Investigator, PI) and other senior laboratory personnel (School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences), you will be responsible for providing research support to a number of on-going
scientific research projects in the Jarvis laboratory.
You will have a sound scientific background with technical experience in basic molecular biology and virological techniques, including mammalian virus production and quantitation, molecular cloning and protein detection by western blot. Experience with cell culture is essential, and experience in manipulation of bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) is highly desirable.
With necessary guidance, you will be comfortable in trouble-shooting complex experimental technical issues that arise in the laboratory. In addition to the basic scientific research role, the position will provide administrative, organizational and laboratory support for the projects.
See: www.thejarvislab.com
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
For an informal discussion, please contact, Dr Michael A Jarvis, Associate Professor in Virology and Immunology via email:
michael.jarvis@plymouth.ac.uk
The University of Plymouth is committed to an inclusive culture and respecting diversity, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is a Stonewall diversity champion.
The University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women's career in STEMM academia.
The University of Plymouth has been recognised by Bloomberg as one of the 50 best UK employers for 2016.
Job Description - Grade 5
Job Description - Grade 6
Further Particulars