Dear all,
I have just received a small grant towards development of a commercial
application for some of our research. The final details have to be sorted
out over the next two weeks, but there is currently 5 months full time work
for a technician, which I would like to use to offer up to 10 months
half-time work for full-time students from this department.
There is flexibility in timing, but I am looking for people able to work 50%
time for at least 1 month (preferably at least 2 months) - this can include
some weekends and some evenings. The grant will start in a couple of weeks
and run through until June. Depending on demand, I would be looking to share
the 10 months half-time work between 3-5 students
The work CANNOT be counted towards orientation to research work and SHOULD
NOT be seen as job experience, it is mainly repetative, maybe even boring,
analytical work. Successful applicants will be required to sign a
non-disclosure agreement.
The salary still needs to be sorted out, but I think it is somewhere in the
range 1200-1400 euros per month equivalent i.e. if working 50% time it is
probably 600-700 euros per month before tax (it is probably at the lower end
of this scale). I hope to confirm the exact details early next week.
The work will involve molecular biology, microbiology, protein purification
and protein analysis (though at different stages so do not expect to do all
of these i.e. it is not a self contained project and should not been seen as
experience of research). Some previous experience in a real research
environment is essential i.e. summer placements or orientation to research
work.
While there is flexibility in the hours worked this grant has a strict
deadline to get results. Furthermore, applicants should consider VERY
carefully the potential impact on their studies, 50% working time is 20
hours per week, which is a very significant burden if you are already
studying full time. If you are having any problems with studying or getting
good grades already please concentrate on your studies and do not apply.
If you are interested in the positions please send an email to Kirsi Salo
(kirsi.salo(a)oulu.fi) briefly outlining why you want the job, what experience
you have, when you would be available and how you would fit this work around
your studies without compromising either. The deadline is 4pm on Friday 6th
February.
Best wishes,
Lloyd
Lloyd Ruddock
Professor of Protein Science
Department of Biochemistry
University of Oulu
Finland