Research Associate Position
1 month ago
About the Role
We are seeking an outstanding scientist to join our interdisciplinary team at the Newcastle University Biosciences Institute. As a Research Associate, you will be working on a Leverhulme Trust funded project investigating emotion-like processes in bees through a collaboration across the arts, humanities, and biology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement experiments to investigate emotion-like behaviours and cognitive biases in bees
- Evaluate behavioural data using video recordings and statistical models
- Write up the work for publication, including preparing figures
- Present the research at internal and external meetings, including to researchers in the humanities
- Contribute to outreach efforts through interactions with collaborators on the project
- Supervise junior lab members and students as necessary
About You
We are looking for an exceptional scientist with a PhD in a scientific area involving animal behaviour, ideally with experience researching insects or bees. You will have excellent all-round technical skills, be able to work independently and take the initiative on projects, and have good written and oral communication skills. Expertise in statistical modelling, video data analysis, and open science practices would be beneficial.
What We Offer
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.
We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and generous leave. We are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
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