Research Assistant in Reproductive Biology

Location:	Leeds
Salary:	£31,396 to £37,099 per annum (Grade 6)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	16th October 2024
Closes:	23rd October 2024
Job Ref:	MHLCM1379

Research Assistant in Reproductive Biology 

Are you an early-career researcher eager for your next challenge? Do you have experience in cell culture and reproductive biology? Would you like to advance your career at one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities?

The University of Leeds is ranked among the top 80 universities worldwide, with a global community of over 39,000 students from 170 countries and more than 9,000 staff from 100 nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a proud history of academic excellence, offering first-class education and world-leading research that makes a real impact globally.

We are seeking a passionate Research Assistant to join our Wellcome Trust-funded project investigating the impact of heat stress, linked to climate change, on offspring health. Climate change is one of the most critical challenges of our time, and understanding how maternal heat stress affects the health of their offspring is essential for ensuring future generations of healthy babies. Our interdisciplinary project combines cutting-edge 3D in vitro models that replicate maternal-embryo interactions, alongside comparative studies to assess how acute heat stress affects long-term offspring health. The successful candidate will receive training in advanced 3D in vitro models and Omics techniques, including single-cell RNA and ATAC sequencing.

What We Offer:

• Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/closure days (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days per year!

• Pension and Life Assurance: Attractive pension scheme options and life assurance coverage.

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym featuring a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

• Personal Development: Access to courses from our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, plus opportunities for personal growth in areas like languages, creative writing, and wellbeing therapies.

• Additional Benefits: On-site childcare, shopping discounts, travel schemes, and more.

If you're excited to work at the forefront of reproductive biosciences within a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive research environment, we encourage you to apply today!

For further details or queries about the role, please contact:

Professor Niamh Forde

Professor and Chair of Molecular Reproductive Biosciences
Email: n.forde@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that, due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants eligible for salary concessions. For more information, visit: Skilled Worker Visa.

For research and academic posts, we will also consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Learn more at Global Talent Visa.

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