The School of
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences seeks to appoint a Research Assistant for 12 months working 4 days per week on an Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst-funded project. The aim is to develop a new type of anti-cancer therapy using patented technological approaches from Daresbury Proteins.
You will be expected to perform experiments deliver project outcomes and produce reports, manuals and manuscripts for dissemination of findings. We are looking for a PhD-level scientist with strong molecular biology expertise to join our team. You will design and assemble expression constructs, verify sequences, and optimize vector elements like promoters, UTRs, signal peptides, and tags. Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, and transfection methods is essential. You will run expression screens and analyse results using SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, and functional assays. Accuracy in documentation, inventory management, and data traceability is key. You will be a self-starter able to work independently, build effective relationships as part of a team and collaborate with others across academic–industry teams.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Kehinde Ross: o.k.ross@ljmu.ac.uk. Telephone 0151 231 2567
Anticipated Interview date will be week commencing 19th January 2026.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and we would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).