Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed Term)
Research assistant/fellow
19 months - Fixed term post starting immediately
We have an opportunity for a Research Associate/Fellow to join our research team to assist with the delivery of objectives of our project that aims to develop non-invasive diagnostic tests to assess fetal health in the pregnant mare. The postholder will be responsible for the day to day running of the project including DNA and RNA isolation, nucleic acid sequencing, PCR and running ELISAs. Additional responsibilities will include receiving and processing samples from established collaborators, data analysis/bioinformatics, and reporting of results back to the research team.
The project would suit someone with curiosity and enthusiasm for undertaking high quality research and addressing new challenges in veterinary science and reproductive biology. We are looking for someone with relevant laboratory experience who is highly motivated, well-organised and is comfortable working both independently and in a team.
Applications from candidates with a PhD, or close to completion, are encouraged and as a minimum, all candidates should have a Masters degree, or equivalent, in molecular or reproductive biology. Work experience in a laboratory using molecular techniques (nucleic acid isolation, sequencing) would be highly beneficial, and candidates should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills. Experience working with animal samples is desirable.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Richard Lea (Richard.Lea@nottingham.ac.uk), Professor Madeleine Campbell (madeleine.campbell@nottingham.ac.uk) or Professor Mandi de Mestre (amm43@cornell.edu) via email.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
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