Last Date: 09/26/2023.
JOB DESCRIPTION
UEO6- £31,396 – £36,024
College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences
Fixed Term, 22 Hours per week
December 2023 for 15 months
We are looking for a Research Assistant in plant/microbial synthetic biology to assist with the engineering development, characterisation and maintenance of cyanobacterial strains and support the running of the laboratory.
The Opportunity:
A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Alistair McCormick at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the laboratory and will work with a team of researchers to support the development of novel cyanobacterial strains in collaboration with industrial partner CyanoCapture. This work forms part of an Innovate UK funded project. The position is available for a fixed term, part time (60%) for 15 months. For further information please contact Prof. Alistair McCormick (email: [email protected]).
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Bachelor degree or higher in an appropriate and relevant subject.
- Track record of molecular biology research experience working with plants, algae and/or cyanobacteria.
- Evidence of intellectual independence and creativity, and high level of organisation and high-quality record keeping.
- Good team-working, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and collaborators.
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For informal enquiries please contact the hiring manager – Alistair McCormick at [email protected] or the School of Biological Sciences Staffing / HR Team at [email protected].
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. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
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