Research Fellow Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Research Fellow
An enthusiastic and skilled research fellow is sought to work within Professor Lora Heisler’s research group in the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen. The overall aim of Professor Heisler’s research programme is to investigate the basic neurophysiology of appetite, body weight, and insulin action by examining the neurocircuitry of neurotransmitter and neuropeptide systems with the aim of improving metabolic health.
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The Research Fellow position is ideally suited to an experienced, highly motivated post-doctoral fellow committed to a career of research, providing consistent and continuous high level intellectual and practical input to a dynamic research group. You will have a PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology or Biochemistry with experience in a relevant area and evidence of results published in peer-reviewed journals. Particular skills and experience required include molecular biology, electrophysiology, histochemistry and in vivo metabolic phenotyping.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £37,099- £44,263 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to candidates who are near the completion of their PhD, who will be appointed as Research Assistant, Grade 5 and assimilated to Grade 6 upon successful completion of their PhD.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Lora Heisler, Chair in Human Nutrition ([email protected]).
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected]) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: ROW114R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29 September 2023
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
