At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a Biomedical Services Facility and support neuroscience research with animal studies.
- Company: Join the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, a leader in brain research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in neuroscience and contribute to groundbreaking medical research.
- Qualifications: Experience in biomedical services and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), Brain Network Dynamics Unit (BNDU), Mansfield Road, OX1 3TH
The Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics (MRC Co RE RND; www. rnd. ac. uk) is a flagship research enterprise that is focused on harnessing the moment-to-moment interactions between nerve cells ('neural dynamics') to transform medical device-based therapy for brain conditions.
We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Services Facility Manager who can collaborate with MRC Co RE RND researchers based at the Brain Network Dynamics Unit (BNDU) and support them to deliver neuroscience research aligned to the MRC Co RE RND vision.
The post holder will provide specialist technical support to the MRC Co RE RND/BNDU research projects that use animals (small rodents).
The post holder will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the BNDU's small Biomedical Services Facility (BSF) and associated procedure rooms, ensuring facility and user compliance with international, national and local regulations and guidelines on the use of animals in research.
The post holder will work with foresight and integrity, independently making decisions in their areas of expertise.
They will perform the duties of Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) for the BNDU BSF.
They will carry out regulated procedures and help train and assess researchers to do likewise.
The post holder will lead the BSF support team, which includes a BSF Research Technician, and will be based at the BNDU's main site on Mansfield Road.
The BSF support team works closely and collaboratively with all the MRC Co RE RND/BNDU groups that use animals as part of their original research into the function and dysfunction of brain circuits.
Current research projects supported by the BSF use mice and/or rats and employ innovative electrophysiological, imaging, anatomical, behavioural and genetics-based techniques to address their respective scientific aims.
The post holder will be encouraged to explore opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
The post holder will report to the Professor Andrew Sharott, the Associate Director of the MRC Co RE RND.
The post holder will be expected to line manage the BSF Research Technician.
Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the role, responsibilities, and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.
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