Research Assistant - MND Research Centre
Core
Provide practical research and laboratory assistance to investigate cellular mechanisms and molecular pathways of neurodegeneration in Motor Neurone Disease (MND), utilizing cell and zebrafish models.
Role type
Research Assistant (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
Builds
Preclinical research data and insights for new MND treatment strategies
Domain
Neuroscience / Biomedical Research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell culture, DNA/RNA purification, Western blotting, Immunostaining, Fluorescent microscopy, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, DNA cloning, In vitro mRNA production
Preferred skills
Mouse or zebrafish handling, Confocal microscopy, Histology techniques
Responsibilities
Execute cellular biology and preclinical research projects, assist with data management and analysis, maintain laboratory databases and equipment records, adhere to biosafety and research ethics protocols
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC