Research Technician

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine

£26,580 - £30,360 per annum

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology carries out research into the basic science and mechanisms of inflammatory diseases. We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Technician to join Professor Fionula Brennan’s group in the Department of Cellular Immunology and Cytokine Biology. The Cytokine Biology Group focuses on the study of cytokine expression and regulation in rheumatoid arthritis, with emphasis on regulatory and effector T-cell functions, and on therapeutic target identification to develop new treatments for chronic inflammation in RA and related diseases. This post includes both laboratory and technical support roles. The principal role will involve work on all aspects of lentivirus technology including, vector construction, virus production, virus titre and replication competency testing. This is an exciting new technology employed by our laboratory to the study of gene function in primary human immune cells and with wide-ranging potential applications in other research arenas such as cancer and gene therapy.

The position will also involve responsibility for the category II virus facilities, day to day operational management of the laboratory and provision of support for other members of staff and students.

You should hold a BSc/MSc qualification and have experience in a similar laboratory environment. You should have a methodical approach, good attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

The post is full-time and will be funded for 23 months in the first instance and is based at the Charing Cross Campus.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Fionula Brennan (f.brennan@imperial.ac.uk).