mercredi 9 octobre 2013

Position available in St Andrews

Applications are invited for the position of part time (50%) Technician within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, to work with Dr Karen Spencer, Dr Cedric Zimmer and Dr Sue Healy (School of Biology) on a BBSRC funded project entitled “Cognitive decline during ageing: understanding the roles of developmental and adult stress”.  The postholder will provide technical assistance with a variety of techniques, including behavioural tests, neuroendocrine measurements (e.g. radioimmunoassay, immunohistochemistry) and molecular assays (e.g. qPCR).  This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research group and to undertake high quality research at an internationally-renowned institution.

 The successful candidate will have at least HNC, NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications, plus approximately 3 years relevant work experience and expertise in a range of molecular and/or physiological techniques. This position also requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

 This is a fixed term, half time (18.13 hours per week) position for 36 months, starting 6th January 2014 or soon after. Salary: £20,764 - £24,049 per annum, pro rata.

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and can be made to Dr Karen Spencer, Email: karen.spencer@st-andrews.ac.uk

Interview Date:  Late November 2013

Closing Date:  11 November 2013

 Please quote ref:  ML1056


 Further Particulars available at https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx