Research Scientist (Neuroscience)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Aberdeen
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Aug 2021
Closes
22 Sep 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Research Scientist (Neuroscience)

A chance to work with a successful and growing biopharmaceuticals company. A world leader in their industry niche, offering a busy and fast paced research environment in which to gain new skills and grow your career!

About the role:

The role is ideal for someone who has strong demonstrable experience in; cell culture, microscopy and molecular skills from postdoctoral or industrial roles and is seeking a long term opportunity to develop. This role will involve assay development work for drug discovery purposes and will require a combination of in vitro/ ex vivo/ in vivo research tasks.

Ongoing training will be provided where necessary.

Required experience;

* MSc (minimum) or PhD degree in neuroscience or relevant biological subject

* Ideally some research work experience post-study (industrial work experience an advantage)

* Strong cell/ tissue culture skills are essential!

* Strong experience with microscopy and some molecular biology techniques are essential!

* Candidates should have experience carrying out ex vivo analysis

* Knowledge of CNS research and in vitro modelling would be highly desirable

* Any understanding of gut-brain axis or microbiome research would be a great advantage!

* Experience with in vivo models/ PIL Home Office License would be great but can be trained

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Keywords:

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