Research Assistant / Associate in Liver Cell Biology
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Medicine
Salary
£48,056 – £56,345 per annum
Location / Campus
Hammersmith Campus – On site only
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term
Closing date
31-Oct-2024
A postdoctoral research assistant / associate opportunity is available in the Rashid laboratory, focusing on the investigation of human liver biologyAbout the role
A postdoctoral research assistant / associate opportunity is available in the Rashid laboratory, focusing on the investigation of human liver biology using engineered pluripotent stem cell hepatic organoids. This post is part of a collaborative project with Prof Dame Molly Stevens (Oxford) and Professor Dave Carling (MRC-LMS) and we invite applications from driven scientists to contribute to our cutting-edge, translational programme.
Situated at the Hammersmith Campus, the successful candidate will join a collaborative research team leveraging state of the art stem cell engineering, biomaterials, animal models and human tissue in the context of cell therapy and disease modelling. The postholder will leverage insights gained into hepatocyte biology to probe cellular functions, advance mechanistic understanding of liver pathologies and develop novel therapeutics. The work of the lab is funded by the MRC, NIHR and select charities.
What you would be doing
You will be instrumental in:
Investigating transcriptional networks driving hepatocyte development and maturation
Testing different 3D biomaterials, scaffolds and bioreactors
Generation of cutting-edge cell therapies to cure liver diseases
Investigation of different liver diseases using multiple disease modelling formats (2D iPSC, organoids, liver-on-chip, ex vivo liver perfusion)
Reporting findings to research sponsors, presenting at conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.
What we are looking for
You should have:
At Research Assistant level, a first/Masters degree in a relevant biomedical discipline or,
At Research Associate level, a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline
Proven experience in multiple research environments with first-authored publications in relevant and refereed journals.
Knowledge of hepatocyte biology
Experience in cell culture and cell-based assays
Skillset in dealing with high-dimensional datasets related to cell biology
experience of leading and managing a research project
ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of own research background and to effectively communicate research achievements to a specialist and to a lay audience
What we can offer you
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)
Further information
This is a Full Time 3 year Fixed Term contract based at our Hammersmith Campus.
To learn more about Rashid research group, please visit the following link:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/digestive-diseases/hepatology-gastroenterology/liver-regeneration-group/
If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Dr Tamir Rashid – [email protected]
Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
Download: Job Description, Research Assistant-Associate, Liver Cell Biology.Pdf
Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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