2729 research assistant jobs found

Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum materials synthesis and crystal growth.  The post is available only for a fixed-term duration of 12 months The core scientific aim of the project is to perform: new quantum materials synthesis and crystal growth; analysis of crystallographic and physical properties and understand and present the results.  The successful candidate will undertake research in material synthesis to investigate the role of disorder in frustrated magnetism and spin liquids in rare earth transition metal oxides funded by an EPSRC grant led by Dr Dharmalingam Prabhakaran and topological quantum materials project supported by the ShanghaiTech-Oxford program led by Prof. Yulin Chen. The Oxford Crystal Growth Unit is a well-established crystal growth facility that includes flux, top-seeded solution growth, Bridgman, Czochralski, three-zone...

Date:  30-Jan-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description We have an opening position for a Research Assistant  in the area of simulation modelling and optimization.  The emphasis will be on metamodeling for computer simulations and algorithmic development for simulation optimization. Knowledge of Gaussian Process (GP) models and Bayesian Optimization (BO) would be an advantage, but not a requirement.  Experience with high dimensional data and machine learning techniques would also be a plus. We are considering applicants with strong analytical skills and programming knowledge. Job Requirements Candidates applying for this position must possess a degree in  Industrial Engineering, Statistics and Mathematics or a related science or engineering discipline. Background in analytical modeling, applied statistics and...

Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX We are looking to appoint a part-time (60% FTE) Research Assistant to join a Prudence Trust funded research project, led by Dr Lucy Foulkes, examining potential harms from mental health interventions in secondary schools. The overall aim of the project is to understand why some adolescents experience symptom deterioration and other forms of harm from school-based mental health interventions.  The post is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Anna Watts Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. The post is for a fixed term (funded for two years). You will be providing assistance across the programme of research, including primary data collection (interviews with adolescent participants), secondary data analysis (identifying and accessing existing school intervention datasets, developing and maintaining databases, ensuring data integrity and security) and both quantitative and...

Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, South Parks Road, Oxford Fixed-term, Full-time for 3 years Applications are invited for a Research Assistant neuronal cell and molecular biologist to work on a new project to develop a novel gene therapy for Parkinson’s in-patient stem cell-derived neuronal models. The project in collaboration with Kaleibe Therapeutics represents an exciting opportunity to undertake translational work into biological therapeutics at the interface between academic and industrial research in an exceptional setting. This work will develop novel gene therapies for Parkinson’s by expression of complete genomic DNA transgenes from HSV1 viral vectors to correct cellular phenotypes in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopamine neurons generated from Parkinson’s patients. Duties will include the design, generation and delivery of HSV1 gene expression vectors in cellular models of Parkinson’s to study phenotypic...

About This Opportunity  In this role, you will provide recombinant protein production research capabilities using a range of expression platforms at the Protein Expression Facility. The capabilities include molecular engineering, protein expression, purification and protein analytics and characterisation. You will establish and develop effective relationships with staff and researchers and may be responsible for training and supervising professional staff and students in aspects of protein production. The Protein Expression Facility enables researchers to deliver scientific excellence, develops innovative solutions in protein technology for the bioeconomy and fosters the next generation workforce in biomanufacturing. As a global leader positioned for protein research services, technologies and training, PEF offers comprehensive capabilities with four expression platforms (bacteria, yeast, baculovirus/insect cell and mammalian cell). With a track record in cross-sector...

Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Applications are invited for a Research Assistant, to work with the NIHR-funded Community Healthcare MedTech and IVD Co-operative (MIC) led by Professor Gail Hayward on a research programme concerning diagnostics and medical technologies for use in community based healthcare settings The successful applicant will support the diverse project work of the NIHR Community Healthcare MIC, which facilitates the development and evaluation of diagnostics and medical technologies in community healthcare settings. Responsibilities will include supporting delivery of research activities including primary data collection, statistical data analysis, qualitative interview work, conducting focused literature searches and reviews, and supporting the organisation of workshops and patient participation and involvement activities.  You will hold a degree in a medical sciences relevant...

Full time 0099602 Full time fixed term for 12 months with a possibility of extension Opportunity to provide support with Aboriginal health research in the drug and alcohol field at Central Clinical School Base Salary $79,717 - $89,256 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all the areas in which we operate. Located at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), as a Research Assistant you will provide administrative services and operational support to the Chief Investigator - Michael Doyle PhD. You will be involved in projects investigating how to increase access to drug and alcohol support services for Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system. You will help implement initiatives that support the faculty’s strategic research priorities,...

INET Oxford, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer. More information about working at the...

The Division of Cell and Gene Therapy of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine (CTN) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Research Assistant. The successful candidate must be interested academically in neuroscience, particularly in its translational applications. This position targets candidates with a Master’s degree interested in gaining more experience prior to pursuing an academic career in neuroscience. Our research team Center for Translational Neuromedicine is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen and is located in the Panum Institute. For more information, visit https://ctn.ku.dk/. The successful candidate will be a part of studies investigating congenital disorders of myelin primarily affecting children. We generate humanized cell-based models of glial and myelin disorders with the goal to understand disease pathogenesis and to develop treatment strategies deemed to be clinically translatable. We...

Leacock Building Part time JR0000037445 Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Posting and expiry dates of the posting – February 4 – 10, 2023 Position title – Research Assistant Brief description of duties: Collecting and coding data for a meta-analysis project on religion and tolerance. Q ualifications:  The student is trained in statistical methods and will undergo additional training in data searching and coding Name of the immediate Supervisor: Eran Shor Work schedule: to be determined by Supervisor Working hours: 10 Work...

Davis House Full time JR0000030222 Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: The Person-Centered Health Informatics (PCHI) Lab at McGill University is seeking applications for a Research Assistant position, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Ahmed. Research in the PCHI Lab focuses on digital health and using data for rapid cycles of learning and improvement in rehabilitation care. Ongoing studies are exploring topics such as clinical trials to evaluate digital health solutions to improve patient and health system outcomes, and the application of patient reported outcomes to improve patient...

Bronfman Building Part time JR0000037488 Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: Research assistance for the PIVOT project on SMEs and climate action Qualifications: McGill student Hourly Salary: $16.00 Hours per Week: 5 (Part time) Location:...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. Applicants are invited for a research assistant position working in the group of Professor Dominic Wright in the Husuf Hameid Chemistry Department at Cambridge University. The research involves the development of molecular species for the delivery of luminscent materials either bonded to glass or applied as plastic films to glass, and is funded by The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF9) in collabration with Lambda Energy Ltd. and Pilkington Glass. The aim of the research is to use the materials that are developed to convert higher energy (UV/blue) light into red light for plant growth in greenhouses. The role will involve (i) inorganic synthesis, (ii) characterisation of precursor molecules and exploration of their deposition properties, and (iii) assessmet of photophysical properties of deposited materials. Promising materials will be tested at Pilkington Glass by the research assistant....

We invite applications for a Research Assistant post at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, an internationally renowned research institute and part of the University of Cambridge. The post-holder will contribute to a vibrant and varied programme of clinical psychological research focused on assessment and rehabilitation in adults with acquired brain injury and children who struggle with attention and executive control. The successful applicant will join a dedicated team, led by Tom Manly that has conducted pioneering and internationally recognised work in clinical assessment and rehabilitation including the development of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch), Goal Management Training (GMT), Assisted Intention Monitoring (AIM) and home-based online Attention Training. The post would particularly suit candidates keen to gain/expand upon clinical and research experience. Similar posts at the CBU have proved a useful step in gaining places on...

Bronfman Building Part time JR0000037493 Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: The student will research and document the various artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives that were recently deployed in the healthcare sector across the globe. How is AI used to make the healthcare system more efficient and provide a better service for patients? In addition, what are the various initiatives in place to build the clinic of the future (e.g., modern equipment, telemedicine, use of technology and personalized data). The student will work under the supervision of Professor Maxime Cohen (Desautels...

We are seeking a research assistant to work within the Group of Dr. Clémence Blouet at the Institute of Metabolic Science, within a programme aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which central nutrient sensing contributes to metabolic homeostasis. This position offers an ideal opportunity for motivated scientists wishing to develop their research skills in neurobiology within a world-class research environment. In this role, you will undertake laboratory-based work and support research on mouse models. Applicants need to have the ability to perform histological assessments, use various imaging platform and perform image analysis. Applicants also need to have the ability and drive to develop advanced histological and imaging techniques. You will be expected to: - Develop and validate histological, imaging and quantification pipelines - Collect and analyse/process complex data sets, - Ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00012777 Research Assistant in the Centre for Biomedical Informatics (Assistant Professor Wilson Goh) We are currently recruiting a Research Assistant who will join the Centre for Biomedical Informatics at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, a joint medical school between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The Centre for Biomedical Informatics is part of the Data Science cross-cutting research theme within the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and aims to provide cutting-edge data analytics to the rest of the research themes within LKCMedicine as well as the school's clinical partners and the broader research ecosystem. For more information, please visit: Centre for Biomedical Informatics | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine | NTU Singapore The incumbent primary role is to work on a research study involving Open Science. Open Science promotes transparency and...

NTU Novena Campus, Singapore Part time R00012783 This opening is for a Part-time Research Assistant to support an educational research project. The applicant will be helping the PI (Dr Vivek Perumal, Lecturer in Anatomy, LKCMedicine) in developing and running an educational research project. The project includes the development of 3D digital anatomy models (developed separately by other staff) and testing their utility in student learning. The potential Research Assistant (RA) will be helping with conducting a study to evaluate the 3D resource with students. Where needed, he/she should be available to run the study in different sessions, where they provide the students with documents, questionnaires, feedback forms etc. Following this, the RA’s duties include documenting all the results in the excel sheets and analysing them using statistical tools. Any related training needed can be provided by the PI. Requirements: Experience with Microsoft excel...

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join the Metal Forming and Materials Modelling Group. The position is funded by an industrial partner. Successful applicant will be working on a range of materials and forming techniques for automotive applications, with particular focus on aluminium welding.   The research activities of the group cover a wide range of areas from theoretical and computational solid... Job listing information Reference ENG02495 Date posted 6 February 2023 Closing date 6 March 2023 Job summary Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join the Metal Forming and Materials Modelling Group. The position is funded by an industrial partner. Successful applicant will be working on a range of materials and forming techniques for automotive applications, with particular focus on aluminium welding.    The research activities of...

Do you want to be at the forefront of the next industrial revolution? We have an exciting opportunity for you to develop additive manufacturing (AM) technology for real-world engineering applications and push the frontiers of smart digital manufacturing and industry 4.0. AM (3D printing) is not just for prototyping; it is revolutionising how real-world products are designed and made. AM enables better performing and more efficient designs with... Job listing information Reference ENG02496 Date posted 6 February 2023 Closing date 6 March 2023 Job summary Do you want to be at the forefront of the next industrial revolution? We have an exciting opportunity for you to develop additive manufacturing (AM) technology for real-world engineering applications and push the frontiers of smart digital manufacturing and industry 4.0. AM (3D printing) is not just for prototyping; it is revolutionising how real-world products are designed and...