Research Assistant/Associate

Overview

Newcastle University offers a full-time, fixed-term position as a Research Assistant or Research Associate in Neuromuscular Diseases. Based on site at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, the appointment lasts for 18 months and is funded by two industry-supported translational research projects aimed at developing novel therapies to decrease fibrosis and fatty replacement in muscular dystrophies.

The successful candidate contributes to preclinical development initiatives for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and limb girdle muscular dystrophies. Responsibilities include isolating and characterising primary human muscle cells, developing cellular disease models, evaluating drug cytotoxicity and efficacy, performing molecular and immunofluorescence assays, and assessing therapeutic candidates using murine models. The role allows participation across the entire translational research pipeline, from patient-derived sample experiments to in vivo preclinical studies, alongside collaboration with pharmaceutical partners.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £34,630 to £46,970 per annum. For a Research Assistant, the pay scale runs from £34,630 to £36,320 per annum, while a Research Associate receives between £37,369 and £46,970 per annum. The appointment also grants exposure to industry-led drug development through partnerships with external collaborators.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-12.