Research Assistant in G protein-coupled receptor pharmacology (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the University of Cambridge, Department of Pharmacology, central Cambridge, working in the laboratory of Prof Graham Ladds.

The lab uses multidisciplinary approaches to investigate G protein-couped receptor (GPCR) signalling and enjoys collaborations with both academia and industry. This project has arisen through a direct collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceuticals. You can find more information about the lab and current projects at: https://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/Ladds and on twitter: @GPCR_Ladds.

The successful candidates should have a BSc in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Medicine, or a related field. The project focusses upon GPCR pharmacology so knowledge of in the use of GPCR research would be an advantage. The appointee will be enthusiastic, methodical, work effectively as part of a team, be able to perform and analyse experiments with appropriate supervision of a Post-doctoral research associate, willing to engage with the research literature, and be able to write regular research reports. Experience of using GraphPad Prism is desired.

Funds are available for a fixed term of 5 months initially, with the possibility to extend if funding secured, after probationary review and is available immediately.

Key duties will be to assist our Post-doctoral research associate team studying how regulatory proteins receptor activity modifying proteins (RAMPs) contribute to the gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor pharmacology. We will be studying GIPR agonist bias and cellular trafficking. We are keen to explore new signalling pathways modulate by GIPR and to determine how RAMPs influence these responses. Training in these techniques will be provided. This work builds upon ongoing projects in the Ladds-GPCR lab. More details are available on request.

For the online application you will need to provide your personal details, names and e-mail addresses of two referees familiar with your academic performance, CV, your availability and a cover letter (including a description of your experience as it relates to the job specifications).

The Department holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is committed to provide equal opportunities and advance the representation of women in science. We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of gender. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 months in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Prof Graham Ladds ([email protected] ).

If you have any questions about the application process please contact the HR team at [email protected] .

Please quote reference PL40138 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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