Research Assistant in Neuromuscular Health

Role:  Research Assistant in Neuromuscular Health

Department: School of Medicine

Grade: 6 (£31,414 – £33,001 per annum)

Responsible to:  Principal Investigator

Campus: Derry/Londonderry

(Fixed-Term until 14 October 2025 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose:

The post holder will join the neuromuscular research team at Ulster University, as part of an exciting new industry-funded project aiming to develop biomarkers and therapeutics for a range of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions.  They will be responsible for the support of research and development, using techniques such as cell and tissue culture and a range of molecular biology assays, and will contribute to experimental assays, data collection, analysis and the writing up of written reports.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Closing Date: 20 November 2023 at 23:30