Postgraduate Research Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A full-time research assistant is required for a 12-month fixed-term position for a project that aim to generate HAV Virus-Like Particles in mammalian and plant systems and to assess their potential as a novel and affordable vaccine. The post is based in a productive laboratory, and will be demanding and challenging, requiring a willing, adaptable and well-organised appointee.
The post would suit an individual with a first degree in the biological sciences and a MSc/MRes in an area related to the research, as would knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques including molecular techniques (e.g. PCR, cloning) and culture of mammalian cell lines. The appointee will also provide core support for these multidisciplinary activities.
For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.
Flexible working, including part-time or reduced hours of work, opportunities to work from home for many posts, compressed hours and local flexibility in agreeing start and finish times of work are among the extra benefits offered by St George’s, University of London.
Please quote reference: 584-23
Closing date: 05 March 2023
Interview date: 14 March 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Postgraduate Research Assistant roles across St. George's University of London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,929 - £34,308 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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