Newcastle University is seeking a Research Assistant or Research Associate to investigate the molecular mechanisms linking cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer therapy. The role involves generating pilot data on the effects of prostate cancer hormone therapy on human cardiomyocytes. Responsibilities include conducting transcriptomics, utilizing molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting), managing mammalian cell culture, and contributing to grant applications and publications. A good honours degree (for Research Assistant) or a PhD (for Research Associate) in life or biomedical sciences is required, with expertise in transcriptional regulation and RNA sequencing.
