Research Assistant


Company:	Royal Holloway University of London
Salary:	£35,312 to £41,038 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Surrey, TW20 0EX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (5 months)

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences. This is a fixed term post for 5 months in the first instance with potential for extension.

Joining the Popplewell team at an exciting phase of growth and investment, this appointment will contribute to the development of gene addition therapies for Neurofibromatosis type 1, a childhood disease caused by the lack of neurofibromin that results in Schwann cell proliferation and neurofibroma growth in the peripheral and central nervous system.

Building on strong preliminary data from the lab, the successful candidate will work with a senior post-doctoral research associate to further optimise the replacement NF1 cDNA to facilitate cell-specific and responsive expression of neurofibromin. You would be expected to have experience of molecular cloning, in vitro techniques and molecular analyses of expression.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Training and Development opportunities

• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing

• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Linda Popplewell on linda.popplewell@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 1126-367

Closing Date: 23:59, 25 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

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