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Job Offer: Research Associate in Diabetes:Job description:Job location: Coleraine Campus: Coleraine income: £28,773 - £32,361 per annum pro rata Duration: Fixed term for 6 months Closing Date: 26 June 2022 Reference Number: 013203 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and expertise transfer. - THE function - To test oral administration of blue whiting protein hydrolysates in both acute and chronic studies in mice and examine effects on appetite, energy intake and metabolic control. To determine the in vivo responses to specific synthetic peptides identified from these hydrolysates and help determine their mechanisms of action. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to hold: - An honours degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences, nutrition, pharmacy, pharmacology, biology, biotechnology or a related subject. - A PhD (or nearing completion) in biomedical sciences, nutrition or related discipline as indicated above. - BENEFITS - - Competitive income. - Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed. - Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1% - An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life. - An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. - Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus). - Cycle to Work Scheme. - Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lenses and frames. - Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT. - Autonomy in your function to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes. Athena Swan Statement The School of Biomedical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Skills:
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