Fixed Term Research Assistant/Fellow in Haemostasis & Thrombosis - RGU07572

Posting date:	21 August 2025
Salary:	£35,608.00 to £46,049.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	07 September 2025
Location:	Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Robert Gordon University
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	RGU07572

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong interest in haemostasis and cardiovascular science. This research aims to unpick the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for uncontrolled bleeding following a traumatic injury. You will join the laboratory of Dr Gael Morrow within the School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences & Public Health.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research investigating uncontrolled bleeding following injury. Specifically, you will develop and optimise models of traumatic injury to determine changes in the fibrinolytic response due to the type of injury. Additionally, you will study platelet activation, aggregation and secretion to understand how platelets function following injury. This post would be particularly suited to an individual that is driven by translational projects that link basic science and clinical practice.

This post is available as a fixed-term post as a Research Assistant (Grade 6) or Research Fellow (Grade 7), based on current skills and experience. The salary banding for this advert spans two grades to cover applications for Grade 6 or 7. The post is for 12 months on a full time basis, although part time and flexible working may be considered.

For informal discussion and enquiries, contact Dr Gael Morrow, g.morrow1@rgu.ac.uk

Employment is conditional on candidates, if deemed necessary, passing a pre-employment medical and undertaking ongoing health surveillance throughout the course of their employment. This is required in order to support our duty of care under health and safety statute and to ensure that the candidates are able to carry out the functions required by the role.

You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days (pro rata) annual leave (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your suitability against the requirements set out in the person specification.

Job Description

RESPOSIBLE TO: Dr Gael Morrow (Senior Research Fellow, School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences & Public Health)

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POST: Project manage the research streams and contribute to the delivery of milestones & deliverables.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Develop and optimise in vitro models of traumatic injury
• Perform specialised haemostasis assays to monitor clot formation and degradation, and culture/maintain endothelial cells
• Draft research protocols
• Analyse data from the laboratory
• Prepare manuscripts, conference abstracts and presentations
• Conduct quality control procedures
• Maintain detailed laboratory records
• Contribute to research documentation and reports
• Carry out literature searches and develop contextualised aims and objectives
• Ensure there is adherence to Data Management policies and health and safety and other legislative requirements
• Contribute to research team meetings

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

BSc (Honours) First or Upper Second-class degree in Biomedical science or a related discipline

Knowledge and skills

Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Skills in data analysis and statistical tests

Strong written and verbal communication skills

English language proficiency (appropriate qualification required for international applicants)

Experience

Experience working with human blood or tissue samples

Experience isolating cells from human blood samples

Experience with microscopy, cell culture and flow cytometry

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

PhD (or near completion) in Medical Sciences or related subject area

Knowledge and skills

Demonstrable interest in haemostasis and thrombosis

Experience

Strong track record of publishable research

Supervisory experience

Experience presenting at national and international conferences

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey both straightforward information, and information requiring careful explanation, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 2: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

Behaviour 3: Service Delivery - Experience of giving customers a positive and satisfactory service, by providing accurate and up to date knowledge of services available in own and related areas of work

Behaviour 4: Liaison and Networking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner and working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships

Behaviour 5: Planning and Organising Resources - Experience of planning, prioritising and organising your own work or resources to achieve agreed objectives

Behaviour 6: Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying and using a range of sources to produces reports that combine different types of data