Research Assistant - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Research Assistant (DC9)

School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Medical Sciences

Staff Category

Research

Position Type

Full Time

Duration of Post

Funding/Activity Limited

Salary
- £38,119 per annum

Location

Aberdeen

Closing Date

06/05/2024

Ref No

IMS282R

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The DC (DC9) will be involved in the detection and identification of harmful HAB species and associated antagonists.

The aim is to obtain pure cultures of algal bloom pathogens and their algal hosts and determine infection processes at the microscopic level.

DC9 will be part of Work package 2 'HAB biocontrol to underpin coastal management and animal aquaculture'.

You must have a 1st class or 2.1 Honour Degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related discipline and a knowledge of metabarcode sequencing and purification techniques would be desirable.

Be eligible and qualified for enrolment in the PhD programme at University of Aberdeen.
Be willing and able to perform secondments or participate in training programs at the facilities of other consortium members.
You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to your recruitment.

This post is funded by UKRI for three years starting after 1 July 2024

Salary will be £38,119 per annum. You will also receive a monthly mobility allowance of at least £409 per month.

Job Reference Number
:
IMS282R

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