Post-doctoral Research Assistant
17 hours ago
**Grade UE06: £33,882 - £39,105 per annum, depending on experience.**
**The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education**
**Full-time: 35 hours per week**
**Fixed-term: for 30 months**
**The Opportunity**:
**We are seeking a motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our animal welfare team to work on a project investigating welfare in racehorses. The post will require the use of behavioural assessment techniques on commercial racing yards, and engagement with a variety of stakeholders working in racing.**
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
**Your skills and attributes for success**:
- A PhD in a relevant topic, or nearing completion (e.g. veterinary medicine, animal behaviour, animal science)
- Experience of working with large animals, preferably horses
- Some understanding or knowledge of the UK racing industry and a willingness to work in this environment
- Previous experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups
- Some previous experience of research in animal behaviour or welfare would be an advantage
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**Application Information**
- CV
- Cover letter outlining your motivation to be considered for this job and highlighting your relevant expertise
**As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)**
- The opportunity to work with our world-leading animal welfare team
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page**(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages**(opens new browser tab)
**Key dates to note**
Interviews will be held **in Edinburgh (online opportunities are also available) in February.**
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
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