Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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Grade UE06:
£31,396 to £36,024 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 to £38,205 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Ecology and Evolution

Contract type:
Full Time (35 hours per week)

Fixed Term (24 months) Start date of March 2024


We are looking for a two-year postgraduate research assistant to provide research assistance and technical support as part of a NERC funded project titled "When does a supershedder become a superspreader?: The impact of individual-level heterogeneities on population-level transmission and spread".

The overall aim of this project is to better understand how variation in parasite shedding and contact rates with other individuals drives transmission, using a wild rodent model system.

The position will involve small mammal trapping at our local field sites, analysis of samples for parasitology, immunology and physiology metrics, managing a team of undergraduate research assistants, and day-to-day running of the laboratory.

Experience with small mammal trapping and handling, running parasitological analyses, and conducting field work is essential.

In addition, the applicant must have excellent time management and organisational skills, good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a collaborative team.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), with a start date of March 2024. Post is available for 24 months.


The Opportunity:


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Bachelors degree in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Parasitology or a closely related field
  • Experience in performing small mammal livetrapping
  • Experience in performing parasitological analyses
  • Animal handling experience Ability to work as a part of an active research team

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


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.

Further information is available on our
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