"Research Project & Laboratory Manager"

Job Identification

11031

Grade UE07: £39,347 to £46,974 per annum.

Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences / CMVM

Full time: 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term: until 31 July 2031.

The Opportunity:

A full-time Research Project and Laboratory Manager (RPLM) position is available for a talented laboratory scientist to join our well-established neuroscience research team based at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, Edinburgh BioQuarter. The focus of our research is the molecular basis of brain function, with an emphasis on synapse biology.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Substantial practical experience in the day-to-day running of a research laboratory 
• Expertise in animal husbandry, including managing a transgenic mouse colony
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and team working skills
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks at once, with initiative and drive

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As part of this application you will be required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria, as outlined on the job description.

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of (£39,347 - £46,974 per annum) Grade UE07
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 27 August 2024.

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