Research Assistant (MHLCM1198)

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?Do you have a background in blood coagulation?  Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

You will be working in a team, under the supervision of senior staff. This post will be primarily contributing towards the binding of small molecules to protein using surface plasmon resonance with a Pioneer system.

In addition, the post holder may contribute towards characterisation of small molecules and how they interfere in blood clot formation and fibrinolysis using a varied number of purified, plasma and whole blood based methodologies, including thrombin generation techniques, fibrin clot formation and lysis including turbidimetric assays, laser scanning confocal microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and platelet function. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working towards novel drug discovery. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Helen Philippou 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7768, email: H.Philippou@leeds.ac.uk 

Further Information

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine gained the Silver award in 2016.  We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2019
Category: Research