Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual as a research assistant. The post is funded by the British Heart Foundation. The holder will be mainly analyzing cheek smears as a prognostic test for children with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. You will join a principle investigator with a strong interest in the diagnosis and prevention of unheralded death in the young.


Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

  • MCS/MRes or BSc (2i and higher) in biological sciences.
  • Prior experience in a basic science laboratory
  • Accurate worker and high attention to detail
  • High level of organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems with ability to work unsupervised

For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.


We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, especially from people with disabilities and/or people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

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: 670-23

Closing date: 28 April 2023

Interview date: 15 May 2023