Research Technician

Pathobiology & Population Sciences

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician aiding the development of an organ-platform. 

The post is funded through a collaborative project between the RVC and Forcefield Therapeutics for initially one year, with potential for extension.

The successful candidate will work on aiding the development of precision cut heart slices from pigs to assess the impact of cardio-protective compounds on slices exposed to various conditions. The work forms part of a translational approach, with result informing not only potential human work but also work performed in other veterinary species.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in ex vivo tissue models and/or 3D culture systems and will be developing the system together with a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant.

The post is envisaged to start in October 2025, with a salary starting at £35,311, (inclusive of London Weighting). The successful candidate will be part of the new Centre for Vaccinology and Regenerative Medicine, based on the Hawkshead Campus of the RVC (https://www.rvc.ac.uk/about/our-campuses/hawkshead)

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD.
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.
• On site café and restaurant 
• Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

 Pre-application enquires can be directed to either Prof Dirk Werling (dwerling@rvc.ac.uk) or Dr Thomas Gobbetti (t.gobbetti@forcefieldtx.com).