Research Assistant

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

We invite applications for this 24 month, fixed-term post, funded by the National Centre for Reduction, Refinement and Replacement of Animals in Research and based in the group of Dr Holly Wilkinson. You will join a large interdisciplinary team of researchers within the University of Hull’s recently awarded £48M Centre for Translational Wound Research. The specific focus of your project will be to develop human wound microbiota and infection models to replace widely used in vivo alternatives. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider activity in the wound group, investigating host-microbe interactions and exploring the cellular aspects of normal and pathological wound repair. 

Your role will support day-to-day laboratory research, undertaking a range of experimental studies across microbiology, bacterial sequencing, cell and tissue culture, histology and molecular biology. Wound research is a priority area for the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School, with significant ongoing investment. The newly funded Centre for Translational Wound Research includes capabilities for spatial genomics and proteomics, high-content imaging across length and time scales, single-cell and super-resolution studies. Unprecedented access to human skin/wounds and nosocomial bacteria offers the unique opportunity to address key research questions. We work closely with a range of industry partners, patients and the public to maximise the impact and relevance of our research. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research in state-of-the-art facilities, developing models that have the potential to revolutionise translational studies in the area of wound biology. You will be supported by an experienced research team, and a Research Technician dedicated to this project. 

The wound group are proud to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to this ethos of working positively with colleagues and partners. The post offers excellent career development opportunities including developing a range of research skills, engaging with external partners and presenting at external events. 

The ideal candidate will have relevant research experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and will demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in research.

To discuss this role informally, please contact: Dr Holly Wilkinson h.n.wilkinson@hull.ac.uk

For further information about the Hull York Medical School visit www.hyms.ac.uk

Further details:

• Job Description
• Candidate Pack
• Equality and Diversity Document

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