Research Facilitator (x2)- Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

Location: 

Southampton General Hospital

Salary: 

£16,618 - per annum

Full Time, Fixed Term - until 30/03/2018

Closing Date: 

Monday 14 August 2017

Reference: 901517FC

The Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Research group, in the Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, wish to appoint two Research Facilitators to help support the technical aspects of research activities undertaken by the group. The research group is based within the Faculty of Medicine at Southampton General Hospital.

Our group is undertaking a number of projects looking at the epidemiology of respiratory pathogens. Applications are invited from those with relevant experience of technical laboratory work and data collection/handling. Experience of project facilitation, research governance, bacterial identification and of working in an academic/clinical/industrial microbiology setting would be advantageous. Applicants must be available to work with some flexibility.

These posts are required to start at the beginning of September 2017 and are both a 7 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Stuart Clarke (s.c.clarke@soton.ac.uk) for more information. 

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Application Procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 901517FC on all correspondence.