Research Assistant

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • £34,610-39,906 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Job Category: AcademicJob Description:Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annumCMVM / Centre for Cancer ResearchFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: 6 monthsThe Opportunity:A Research Assistant position is available in the lab of Dr Kevin Myant ( ) to carry out a collaborative project to test a novel therapeutic for the treatment of colorectal cancer. The project, sponsored by the industry partner Trogenix, is a collaboration with Prof Steven Pollard ( ) and aims to test the applicability to enhancer driven cell targeting in metastatic disease. The project will use patient derived human organoid models to determine how cancer cells respond to these therapies providing proof-of-principle of the applicability of this approach. The position is initially fixed term for 6 months and would be ideally suited to a researcher keen to bridge academic and translational/industry related projects. For more information, please contact Dr Kevin Myant ( ).This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 6 months. The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:
  • BSc/MSc or equivalent in cancer biology or a related biomedical field
  • Previous experience working with organoid culture systems
  • Experience in molecular biology techniques (flow cytometry, viral transductions, qRT-PCR etc)
  • Previous experience of contributions to research projects
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab).Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:- CV- Cover letterAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
  • To carry out exciting, disease relevant, impactful research
  • To gain experience in state of the art technologies providing a strong basis for a career in academic or commercial scientific research
  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 17 September 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held September 2025.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre brings together cancer scientists and clinicians from across the University of Edinburgh, delivering outstanding cancer research and improved patient care. With full integration of the Edinburgh Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre and the Host and Tumour Profiling Unit, our scientific and technological expertise results in new therapies being developed for patients faster.To find out more visitThe CRUK Edinburgh Centre is part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). This partnership with MRC Human Genetics Unit and Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Centre aims to understand development and disease by using the latest developments in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. The partnership provides access to state of the art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support, including on site Advanced Imaging Resource, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics Analysis Core, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, HTPU microarray. The IGC also offers a highly collegial environment with excellent local career development support, active social, wellbeing and sustainability related groups making it a very desirable and supportive working environment.To find out more visit

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