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Research Assistant (Fixed Term) Internal Secondment Opportunity

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University of Cambridge

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must be highly organized, manage competing priorities, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This is a part-time secondment for internal candidates only.
  • You will coordinate research activities, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with staff and collaborators on projects related to dengue, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.

Requirements

  • Suitable candidates should be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities under minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required for communicating with staff and students at all levels, as well as external collaborators.
  • This is a part-time position of 15-hours per week Monday to Friday and is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
  • The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Responsibilities

  • The Pathogen Dynamics Unit brings together the research groups of Dr Kate Baker, Dr Charlotte Houldcroft and Professor Henrik Salje, and uses mathematical, computational and field research to help our understanding of how pathogens spread in populations; assessing control efforts and supporting public policy development.
  • This is a busy and varied role supporting the coordination of research staff and activities across domestic and international projects related to dengue, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
  • Suitable candidates should be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities under minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required for communicating with staff and students at all levels, as well as external collaborators.

FAQs

Is this position available to external candidates?

No, this position is offered exclusively to internal candidates on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

What is the weekly working hour requirement for this role?

The position requires a commitment of 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What is the duration of the funding for this research assistant position?

The funds for this position are available for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance.

Who can I contact for informal enquiries about the role?

For informal enquiries, you can contact Professor Henrik Salje at hs743@cam.ac.uk.

What kind of research will I be supporting in this role?

You will be supporting research activities related to infectious disease dynamics, including projects on dengue, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.

Are strong communication skills necessary for this position?

Yes, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required for effectively interacting with staff, students, and external collaborators.

Where is the Pathogen Dynamics Unit located?

The Pathogen Dynamics Unit is located within the Department of Genetics in central Cambridge.

What characteristics should suitable candidates possess for this role?

Suitable candidates should be highly organized, able to manage competing priorities under minimal supervision, and possess strong communication skills.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button and registering an account with our recruitment system if you haven't already.

What reference should I include in my application?

You should quote reference PC43906 in your application and any correspondence regarding this vacancy.

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