Research Scientist (Neuroscience)

Vacancy Reference Number

rsn

Closing Date

22 Oct 2021

Address

AB1, Milltimber, Aberdeen City

Duration

Permanent

The role is ideal for someone who has strong demonstrable experience in; cell culture, microscopy and molecular skills from postdoctoral or industrial roles and is seeking a long term opportunity to develop. This role will involve assay development work for drug discovery purposes and will require a combination of in vitro/ ex vivo/ in vivo research tasks.

Ongoing training will be provided where necessary.

Required experience:

• MSc (minimum) or PhD degree in neuroscience or relevant biological subject
• Ideally some research work experience post-study (industrial work experience an advantage)
• Strong cell/ tissue culture skills are essential!
• Strong experience with microscopy and some molecular biology techniques are essential!
• Candidates should have experience carrying out ex vivo analysis
• Knowledge of CNS research and in vitro modelling would be highly desirable
• Any understanding of gut-brain axis or microbiome research would be a great advantage!
• Experience with in vivo models/ PIL Home Office License would be great but can be trained
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills