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Research Assistant

🏢 University of Aberdeen • 📍 Aberdeen, Scotland • 🕒 2 days ago

Salary Range

£29,619 - £29,619

£2,468 - £2,468 / mo

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Location Base

Aberdeen, Scotland

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Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Research Assistant

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking motivated and hardworking a Research Assistant on a temporary basis for 6 months. The role is on a part time basis at 53% of full time hours.

School/Section

Biological Sciences

Staff Category

Research

Position Type

Full Time

Duration of Post

Fixed Term (9 months or less)

Grade

Grade 5

Salary From

£29,619

Salary to

£33,314

Location

Aberdeen

Closing Date

16/02/2023

Ref No

SBS132R

Documents

Further Particulars.pdf
(PDF, 1214.8kb)

The main purpose of the role is to provide disability support to a PhD student through support/ conduct of both analytical work in the laboratory and field work. Work will include but may not be limited to; preparation of sediment samples for isotope analysis, extraction of biomarkers from sediment samples, macrofauna sampling and identification and image analysis of UW video material. The chosen candidate will work closely with and under instruction of said PhD candidate.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 5, £29,619 - £33,314 with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Ursula Witte, Chair in Zoology, e-mail: u.witte@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: SBS132R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 February 2023

The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.