Research Technician

Vacancy Reference Number
SCI043517
Closing Date
6 Mar 2017
Salary
£22,494 to £26,829 per annum
Address
School of Biosciences University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus Loughborough LE12 5RD UK
Duration
Two years (fixed-term contract)
Applications are invited for the above full-time post based within the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham (Sutton Bonington Campus). The post holder will provide high quality technical assistance to the principal investigator and research fellow working under a BBSRC-funded research project. The role will entail assisting with rodent surgical procedures, behavioural testing, and drug administration, as well as performing general laboratory duties. Candidates must have a HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications plus considerable relevant technical/scientific experience or substantial work experience in a relevant technical or scientific role. Candidates should have proven laboratory experience with a range of techniques, previous experience of in vivo rodent work and a good knowledge of the relevant Home Office regulations. This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term contract for a period of 2 years. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Carl Stevenson (carl.stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted but must be sent through the University of Nottingham link below. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic Scottish Disclosure is obtained. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Tier 2, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Further Information

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI043517

Contact Details

Carl Stevenson (carl.stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk)