Graduate Research Assistant

This part time (0.5FTE) UKRI funded post is available immediately to the 30th  April 2023 to assistant to support the work of Dr Ge Guo.

The post

You will support a programme of research to understand human embryo development using our recently established human blastoid system .

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements

About you

You will:

• Be able to present information on research progress and outcomes
• Be able to communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically
• Be able to prepare proposals and applications to external bodies
• Be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience
• Be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
• Have technical ability in confocal imaging and cell culture
• Additional skills in areas such as handling early embryos and genetic modification will be an advantage

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ge Guo, [email protected]   

Interviews are expected to take place on the 10th  October.