Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Vacancy at NIAB

GLASSHOUSE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

(Fixed term, 1 year maternity cover)

Applications are invited for the post of Glasshouse Research Assistant in NIAB’s Genetics and Breeding Team, based in Cambridge. NIAB is an independent plant science organisation with a research focus on crop improvement.

This post provides technical support for all aspects of genetics research in the glasshouse and will also involve some lab-based activities.

You will need to be very well organised and able to manage workload peaks. Some experience of working in a glasshouse and laboratory environment and knowledge of plant genetics would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be provided. The role requires computer literacy, meticulous record keeping and a full driving licence or access to independent means of transport.

This is a fixed term post of 1 year to provide maternity cover. Starting salary in the range £14,500-£15,500 dependent on skills and experience. Company benefits include Group Income Protection, Stakeholder pension, generous holidays and free car parking. Further details and an application form are available on our website: www.niab.com or from the HR Office, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0LE, Tel: 01223 342282, Email: jobs@niab.com, quoting Ref: T/262. Closing date for applications: 1 May 2013.

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