Postdoctoral Research Scientist
We are seeking a postdoctoral research scientist with experience in parasitological techniques to join a highly motivated and productive team of scientists.
The successful candidate will work on an NC3Rs-supported, 3 year project to develop a novel, high welfare technology to evaluate poultry red mite interventions in hens and will:
•Optimise an in vivo feeding device to allow multiple stages of mites to feed for short periods
•Determine the effects of hen age on the use of this technology
•Determine the effects of the technology on hen welfare
•Prepare vaccines by immunoaffinity techniques
•Employ the optimised feeding devices in a vaccine efficacy study
•Engage with funders, academic and industry stakeholders to disseminate the findings and demonstrate the impact in the context of NC3Rs principles.
The candidate will require a high level of flexibility and excellent communication skills to co-ordinate activities and report on progress.
APPLICATION FORMS AND FURTHER PARTICULARS:
Full details of this role including the job description and person specification are included in our application pack on our website
http://www.moredun.org.uk/careers/available-positions.
Please complete the declaration and equal opportunities forms within the pack and return them with your application.
Email: CV, covering letter, completed declaration and equal opportunities forms to
[email protected]
