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Part-time Senior Research Laboratory Technician (Drosophila Neurobiology)

Vacancy Ref: PC01344
Salary: £20,764-£24,049 pa, pro rata
Limit of Tenure applies*

We are looking to appoint a technician to work 30 hours per week in support of a project on Drosophila neurobiology.

The main duties include dissections of Drosophila brain preparations, antibody staining, basic fluorescence microscopy, Drosophila crosses, and collation and analysis of computerised image and spreadsheet data.

You should have an HND or equivalent in a biological or related science, although a degree level education is desirable. At least 3 years laboratory experience in immunohistology, microscopic dissections, and mounting or imaging of dissected preparations, preferably including Drosophila, is essential.

* The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

Informal enquiries may be made to either Dr.Liria Masuda-Nakagawa (lm546@cam.ac.uk) or Dr. Cahir O'Kane (c.okane@gen.cam.ac.uk).
Further Particulars are available HERE and a CHRIS/5 application form HERE. Alternately, call 01223 333980 or email jobs@gen.cam.ac.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to jobs@gen.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date for applications –Friday 28th June 2013
Please quote reference PC01344 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

 

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