We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Research Associate to join the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester for a 6 month position. The Associate will engage in a number of tasks including maintaining a world-class fungal culture collection, adapting new lab protocols in molecular analysis, analysing previously gathered data and assisting in the running of the Soil and Ecosystem Ecology group. The Research Associate will join a diverse, active and collaborative research group in the Soil and Ecosystem Ecology Lab at Manchester https://www.ees.manchester.ac.uk/soil-ecosystem-ecology-lab/
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.sees.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
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