Research Technician
Role Description
Department
Dr. Damian Perez Mazliah’s laboratory, part of both Hull York Medical School and recently created York Biomedical Research Institute, is now looking for an experienced Research Technician to join the team. The Perez Mazliah’s lab investigates the underlying immune drivers of infectious heart disease. For this, the lab combines in vivo models of Trypanosoma cruzi infection (cause of Chagas disease) with in vivo imaging, flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, among other technologies. The lab is particularly interested in understanding molecular and cellular signatures of parasite-specific, autoreactive cardiac-specific and heart-resident B cells. The lab also has strong collaborative links with research groups based in Chagas disease endemic countries from South America (Argentina, Brazil).
Role
The successful candidate will join a young and vibrant mechanistic immunology research laboratory and will help with running experiments using mostly mouse models of infection and heart disease, supporting PI, PhDs and postdocs in the team. Depending on experience, the candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and lead specific projects within the team and be part of publications (including lead author depending on contribution). The position is initially advertised for 24 months with a possible extension depending on performance. Candidates with a MSc and/or PhD are encouraged to apply.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Details of the main qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications essential to the post (as stated in the ‘person specification’ in the job template)
- HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience working with mouse models of infection / immunity
- Experience working in Biosafety Level 3 containment
- Experience with flow cytometry
- Experience with microscopy
- Knowledge of relevant safety regulations & procedures, for example COSHH and risk assessment
- Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in immunology
- Ability to perform complex technical tasks to a consistent high standard with attention to detail
- Ability to plan and take responsibility for own work using initiative, seeking advice where necessary
- Evidence of contribution to activities using a variety of sometimes specialist technical skills
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Damian Perez-Mazliah on damian.perezmazliah@york.ac.uk - Damian's HYMS profile can be found here https://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/people/damian-perez-mazliah
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