College of Science and Engineering

The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our thriving bioinformatics education and public engagement project, 4273pi (http://4273pi.org). The successful applicant will have major responsibility within one of the largest bioinformatics-for-schools projects in the world.

You will work with Dr Daniel Barker at the University of Edinburgh and Professor Thomas Meagher at the University of St Andrews to implement and expand a programme of bioinformatics education and public engagement, with particular emphasis on the secondary school level. You will coordinate, lead and develop workshops for school visits, continuing professional development events for school teachers and activities for engaging the general public.

The project is funded by the STFC grant "Byte-sized bioinformatics: bringing computational biology to schools" (http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FR000328%2F1).

The position is part-time, at 28 hours per week. The position is fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension, and should be taken up in July 2018 or soon after.

Salary will be pro-rata, i.e. £26,038 - £31,066 per annum for 28 hours per week (basic salary £32,548 - £38,833), depending on experience.

Please include a CV with your application and arrange for two referees to send letters of recommendation by the closing date.

Informal enquiries:

Dr Daniel Barker + 44 131 651 7812, Daniel.Barker@ed.ac.uk

Closing Date: 24-MAY-2018 at 5pm GMT

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