Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Grade - UE06: £31, £36,024.00 Per Annum

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre for Discovery Brain sciences

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract Type - Fixed-Term, 12 months in first instance with possibility of extension.

We are looking for a motivated research assistant to support basic research into visual cortex computation in mice in the lab of Rebecca Jordan.

This will involve undertaking fundamental laboratory tasks such as rodent colony management, solution preparation, histology, and surgery.

The Opportunity:

Your skills and attributes for success:

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL) for working with mice
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork
Effective organisation and recordkeeping skills

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

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The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

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Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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