11528 - Research Technician
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh
Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum, pro rata if part time
Institute of Ecology and Evolution / School of Biological Sciences / College of Sciences and Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
The main job purpose is to assist with ongoing research on (meta)genomics of population declines, working with multiple mammalian species from around the world. This will involve extracting DNA from historical samples using ancient DNA techniques in the specialised environment of the ancient DNA lab, constructing next generation sequencing libraries, and performing quality checks.
Excellent time management and organisational skills, great attention to detail
Providing training and supervision to both students and other lab members and supporting their experimental work
Institute of Ecology and Evolution / School of Biological Sciences / College of Sciences and Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 24 months (Start date 1st March 2025)
We are looking for a Research Technician in Temporal Genomics and Metagenomics
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced research technician (RT) who will plan and carry out experimental work on museum specimens from various mammals and their associated microbiomes, as well as contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the ancient DNA lab.The main job purpose is to assist with ongoing research on (meta)genomics of population declines, working with multiple mammalian species from around the world. This will involve extracting DNA from historical samples using ancient DNA techniques in the specialised environment of the ancient DNA lab, constructing next generation sequencing libraries, and performing quality checks.
Contribution to sampling in the natural history museums and data analysis is possible. We therefore require a candidate with a graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Molecular wet lab experience, in particular with DNA extraction and next generation library preparationExcellent time management and organisational skills, great attention to detail
Providing training and supervision to both students and other lab members and supporting their experimental work
Experience working with degraded samples or ancient DNA molecular work
University of GlasgowGlasgow, 41 mi from Edinburgh
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Infection and Immunity
Research Technician
Vacancy Ref: 158392
Salary: UoG Grade 5, £26,038 - £30,505 per annum.
This post is full time and has funding for up to 36 months from the start...
University of DundeeDundee, 36 mi from Edinburgh
Job Title and Reporting: Research Technician (1x FTE)
Grade of Post/Salary: Grade 5 £25,138 - £28,759 Reporting Line Manager: Professor James Chalmers Duration of employment: 24 months
Location: School of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital...
University of EdinburghEdinburgh
UE05: £28,879 - £33,232 pro rata
CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre Discovery Brain Sciences
Fixed-Term: 6 months
Part-time: 10 hours per week
The Opportunity:
Part-time research technician post in neuroscience...