Technician (Fixed term)

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Pharmacy
Location:  University Park
Salary:  £23,256 to £26,071 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date:  Thursday 14 March 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  SCI607923X1

We are seeking a Research Technician to join a multi-disciplinary project collaborating with industrial partners to explore the development of antimicrobial materials and their efficacy in biological systems. 

The role holder will be involved in the data collection on studying novel materials and their interactions with bacteria and mammalian cells.. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team at the School of Pharmacy lead by Dr Felicity de Cogan.

A degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, materials science or associated subject. in a discipline relevant to the project such as biochemistry, chemistry, biomaterials is desirable. Past experience of working with industrial partners in an academic setting is also highly desired. Experience of working with bacterial and mammalian cell culture, is also essential. The candidate will be required to undertake research and day-to-day management of this research project, requiring a high degree of time management and organisational skills, competence and precision in results generation and data analysis. An aptitude for critical thinking, accurate record keeping and a flexible approach to collaborative research is vital.

This full-time post (36.25 hours per week) will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 7 months. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff. We are dedicated to creating an environment which enables both our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awarding of an Athena SWAN Gold Award.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Felicity de Cogan ([email protected]). Please note that applications sent directly to an email address will not be accepted.

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