Research Assistant (DC9)
- Aberdeen
- £38,119 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Be eligible and qualified for enrolment in the PhD programme at University of Aberdeen.
- Be willing and able to perform secondments or participate in training programs at the facilities of other consortium members.
- You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to your recruitment.
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related discipline.Specific Requirements
- 1st class or 2.1 Honour Degree or equivalent in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, or related discipline
- Be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctorate
- To have carried out a laboratory project as part of their undergraduate degree
- Ambitious and highly motivated
- Evidence of good intellectual skills
- Ability and motivation to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to think independently
- Excellent attitude and commitment to work
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to actively participate in research and other training as part of PhD, University requirements, and requirements of the PHABB consortium
- Be willing and able to perform secondments or participate in training programs at the facilities of other consortium members.
- Must meet eligibility criteria for the European Commission's Marie Curie Doctoral Network.
- Must not have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
- Flexible approach towards work.
- MSc in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or related discipline
- Presented work at conferences.
- Publication record
- Laboratory experience in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or biotechnology sciences. Knowledge and experience of metabarcoding sequencing and purification techniques.
- Enthusiasm to develop an independent research career
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to meet targets
- Willingness to work non-standard hours if necessary.
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