Research Associate

Are you a motivated Researcher with an interest in supporting research in Medical science and sleep studies? Are you committed to excellence in a laboratory setting? If so, this exciting opportunity may be an ideal role for you.

A Research Associate position is available in the Medway School of Pharmacy at the University of Kent. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious research and teaching assistant to join the Circadian neurobiology laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a project funded by Leverhulme Trust working on a project entitled “Ageing of the Circadian Clock” and help with laboratory teaching for project students.

For informal enquiries, contact Dr Gurprit Lall, Medway School of Pharmacy (G.Lall@kent.ac.uk)

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

•   Undertaking research at an internationally competitive level. 
•   Contributing to the development and delivery of the research project, specifically with ex-vivo bioluminescence work.
•   Disseminating research results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

What will you bring to the role?

•   Evidence of a PhD degree in Neuroscience, Physiology or related, or equivalent
•   Experience of Mammalian tissue sampling (A,I)
•   Evidence of summarising and presenting results 

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number NATS-326-24.

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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