Animal Models Technician

The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint an Animal Models Technician to join the Mitochondrial Biology Unit's core services team supporting the Animal Models Technical Manager. This is a permanent position starting on 01 June 2024, with funding secured until 31 March 2027.

The MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit is a world-renowned centre for research in respiratory enzymes. Additional information can be found at www.mrc-mbu.cam.ac.uk .

The role holder will provide technical support for the Unit's research activity relating to animal models. This role offers an insight into the generation and phenotyping of preclinical mouse models for mitochondrial disease and the opportunity to work with a variety of projects across mitochondrial function in health and disease.

The successful candidate will have a BSc in Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

The University of Cambridge is committed, in its pursuit of academic and research excellence, to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. The MBU is part of the School of Clinical Medicine, which holds an Athena Swan Silver Award and supports an Academic Women's Forum. The University particularly encourages women and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to apply.

Closing date for applications: 12/04/2024

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SM40805 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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