Research Associate, Academic Research Level 6 (ACADR6) - University of Edinburgh
| Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for a Research Associate position working in the Becker group in Edinburgh on a research project using the zebrafish as an in vivo model to understand the differentiation of spinal neurons during development and regeneration of the spinal cord. A degree in an area of Biology, expertise in zebrafish husbandry and techniques required to work with the model organism are required along with expertise in state of the art molecular biology techniques. The complete job details and application form are accessible through this link: https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=032660 Closing date is 23 March 2015 | |||
| Job Details Job title: Research Associate, Academic Research Level 6 (ACADR6) School/Support Department: School of Biomedical Sciences Unit (if applicable): Centre for Neuroregeneration Line managers: Prof Catherina Becker, Dr Thomas Becker Job Purpose Providing assistance to a research team or research project(s) with specific focus on delivery of specified tasks within an overall programme of research to use the zebrafish as an in vivo model to understand the differentiation of spinal neurons during development and regeneration of the spinal cord. Execute general laboratory management and training of new group members. Main Responsibilities (Approx. % of time) 1. Conduct research experiments in line with the main focus of the lab to study the development and regeneration of spinal neurons using the zebrafish as a model. Methods include zebrafish maintenance and breeding, oocyte injections, generation of transgenic zebrafish lines, FACS, microarray/deep sequencing, in situ hybridisation, antibody staining, cell transplantation, confocal microscopy, design of primers, PCR, DNA-purification, DNA-cloning, bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis together with any additional necessary technique. (50%) 2. Conduct analysis of research data through the application of clearly specified techniques such as microscopy followed by quantification using Excel. (5%) 3. Collation and writing up of research data and preparing reports of data findings. Presentation and discussion of results at internal meetings. (5%) 4. Conduct the general maintenance of dissection and confocal microscopes used for research. (13%) 5. Conduct general laboratory management, such as administration of databases, ordering, instrument maintenance and scheduling, preparing standard solutions/buffers. (15%) 6. Continually update knowledge and develop skill base within the defined research area by attending research group meetings discussing recent developments and publications. (2%) 7. Assist with supervision of student projects and/or instruction of students in the use of equipment/demonstration of techniques. (10%) Salary The role is grade UE06 and attracts an annual salary of £26,274 to £30,434 for 35 hours each week. Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. Salaries for part-time staff are calculated on the full-time scales, pro-rata to the Standard Working Week. This post is available on a fixed term basis, with a working pattern of 35 hours per week until August 2017. |