Research Assistant in Invasive Species Biosecurity

Contract Type: Fixed Term (until 18 February 2025)

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in biological invasions or biosecurity? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, capable and adaptable scientist with excellent communication skills, who has experience with invasive species, biosecurity, and the water supply process. This fixed-term post will determine the potential of exploiting our fundamental research on biosecurity to slow the spread of invasive species in an industrial context. You should have a strong interest in applied research and working with Industry. You will work closely with academics from the Schools of Biology and Engineering to develop and test biosecurity protocols for use in water transfers.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas).
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Alison M. Dunn, Professor of Ecology, a.dunn@leeds.ac.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024

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