About
We are hiring a Research Assistant to study the role of different extracellular matrices in heart regeneration.
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team working at the intersection of cell biology and physics. You will culture heart tissue to model regeneration following damage. Using this system, you will dissect the mechanisms involved in heart regeneration. You should have an understanding of biomaterials for tissue engineering and tissue regeneration.
Key Responsibilities
* Grow heart tissue in culture
* Electrospinning, biocomaptability and electrical activity testing
* Contribute to day-to-day running of the lab
About You
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with:
* An undergraduate or master’s degree in a biological science or relevant subject.
* Experience working in a laboratory environment (including cell culture, electrospinning and halospinning nanofibres and biocomaptability testing, experience in the design of functionalised de novo-based hydrogels, immunostaining and bioimaging, scanning electron microscopy and mass spectroscopy)
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Clear communication skills
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Enthusiasm for learning new skills and techniques
Further information
This is a full-time, fixed term position for 3 months
Informal enquires are welcome, please contact Professor David Tosh (d.tosh@bath.ac.uk) or Professor Kamal Asadi (ka787@bath.ac.uk)
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year
What We Can Offer You
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.
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Closing Date: 13 Jul 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £30,805 to £37,174 #J-18808-Ljbffr