Research Technician

Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £29,082 per annum (Grade 3)
Reference: QMUL30690
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 12 October 2022
Closing date: 26 October 2022

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Overview

About the Role

Applications are sought for a Research Technician to provide technical support to the research programme in the Stojic Laboratory working on the role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA) in genome stability and cancer. The research will be based in the Centre for Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

About You

Applicants should have a BSc in Biological Sciences or relevant fields and have a strong background in Cancer biology and RNA biology. Essential requirements for this post include experience of working in a biomedical research laboratory as well as experience in cell, RNA, molecular biology and CRISPR genome editing methods. Knowledge in the field of functional genomics, microscopy imaging, immunohistochemistry, and experience with animal work would be an advantage. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The goal of our research is to uncover the mechanisms by which lncRNAs maintain genome stability and how dysregulation of lncRNA-mediated regulatory networks contribute to cancer. Using functional studies in cell lines together with cutting-edge quantitative proteomics, imaging and next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches, our team focuses on understanding how lncRNAs control cell division and their roles in safeguarding genome integrity.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with a possibility of extension for additional 2 years. The expected start date is 1st  November 2022. The starting salary will be Grade 3, £29,082 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Lovorka Stojic through email: [email protected] .

For information about the Stojic group please visit https://www.stojiclab.com/

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 26th October 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held in early November or shortly thereafter.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

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