Research Fellow - AR2679NB

Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow, to work with Professor Karen Spencer, conducting research for a BBSRC funded project entitled Laboratory Soundscapes: Optimising Acoustic Environments for Avian Welfare.

The primary duties will be to organising and carrying out a range of techniques, including behavioural tests (e.g. associative learning, activity monitoring), collecting biological samples and analysing physiological parameters (e.g. hormone levels, immune function, immunohistochemistry of neural tissue).

This project will investigate how exposure to enriched soundscapes can affect welfare indicators and determine if we can use these soundscapes to refine behavioural testing, resulting in a reduction in animal usage. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and active research group and to undertake high quality research at an internationally-renowned institution.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant area, have extensive experience of running laboratory techniques and some experience in running behavioural tests. This position also requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to train and supervise junior team members.

The post is available for 12 months in the first instance starting 1st July or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further details of the project can be found by contacting [email protected] .

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Please quote ref: AR2679NB

Further Particulars: AR2679NB FPs.doc