Bee Research Assistant

This position will fund a technical research assistant to work with a team of postdocs to collect data relevant to the pollination of tomatoes by bumblebees in horticultural settings.  Researchers with experience working in a laboratory environment with bees will be favoured.

 

Grade x, scale point y (£x–£y) – with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) to be applied with effect from 1 August 2024 (due to be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024) 

 

A pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) will be applied to the stated staring salary with effect from 1 August 2024, in addition to the stated starting salary. This will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll, backdated to 1 August 2024.

 

This is also in addition to any inflationary pay rise which may be agreed nationally through negotiations led by UCEA with the trade unions, which could take effect from 1 August 2024 (backdated if necessary).

Further details of how these changes to pay will be applied will be shared with the successful candidate in due course.

 

The person will be responsible for conducting experiments, collecting samples, inputting and analysing data to a high standard. They will also be responsible for cleaning, organizing, and setting up equipment for experiments, waste disposal, and following and applying appropriate safety procedures for all experiments. They will also be involved in training new students in data collection techniques and for organizing laboratory inductions for new team members and visitors. They will also be engaged in working with image capture software to track bee behaviour and saving and organizing and analysing data for high throughput analysis and developing apparati for behavioural experiments.

 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references. Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

 

This post is a one-year fixed-term contract. 

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 01 September 2024.

 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Geraldine Wright at: geraldine.wright@biology.ox.ac.uk

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