Research Technician

☞ University of Dundee

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Dundee Scotland

Category: R & D IT - Software

Industry: Research Services

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Summary Of Job Purpose And Principal Duties

The Swamy Lab (https://www.ppu.mrc.ac.uk/research/principal-investigator/mahima-swamy)at the MRC PPU, University of Dundee studies how intestinal intraepitheliallymphocytes regulate intestinal homeostasis and protect against infection andIBD. We are looking for a research technician to performexperiments and contribute to different projects in the lab. This is afull-time role for 1 year only due to limited funding and will suit someonelooking to gain extra skills before continuing in their career.

The research technician will serve an integral function within the lab to perform experiments, generate reagents or establish methods and ensure smooth operation of day-to-day activities in the lab. The lab work will involve investigations of how intestinal immune cell respond to different stimuli in culture. Intestinal lymphocytes contribute to protection against gut infections, but also to inflammatory bowel diseases, and we are exploring how these cells contribute at a molecular level. You will also be involved in training new recruits to the lab. We are looking for candidates who are self-driven, keen to gain research experience, and enjoy organization and problem solving.

Essential

Summary of Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • A first class undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related biology degree
  • General understanding of immunology and cell signalling
  • Experience with primary cell culture
  • Experience with basic protein techniques: SDS-PAGE, western blotting
  • Computer literate
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot experiments
  • Efficient and organised with meticulous record keeping skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent judgement skills
  • Ability to work well as a team or independently.
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College / School / Directorate Information

MRC Protein Phosphorylation And Ubiquitylation Unit (PPU)

This project will be performed in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC-PPU), based within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee. The MRC-PPU is in a beautiful location overlooking the estuary of the River Tay and embedded within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee which is one of the premier Life Sciences research centres in the world.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Just a short walk from the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, we’re close to both the train and bus stations. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

Find out more about ’Working for the University of Dundee’

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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