Research Assistant

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum

CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: until 31st December 2027

The Opportunity

The Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh is seeking a motivated and highly organised Mass Spectrometry Research Assistant to support cutting-edge cancer research.

The successful applicant will contribute to projects investigating brain tumour biology, treatment resistance and therapeutic vulnerabilities, with a particular emphasis on proteomics-based approaches. Working closely with researchers across the IGC Mass Spectrometry facility and associated laboratories, the post holder will support sample preparation, proteomic workflows, data organisation and the smooth running of laboratory activities linked to mass spectrometry-based research.

This role would suit an enthusiastic scientist with experience in molecular biology, ...