Research internship at the University of Notthingam

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

External Closing Date : 14 Jul 2016

Research Assistant Fixed-term until 9 February 2017

R&T Level 4a £25,769 to £28,143 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Job Ref : SCI185116

Link to vacancy: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/VM/Applications.aspx?jobId=8485

External Closing Date : 14 Jul 2016

 

A research assistant is required to support a research project contributing to our Tastemap project (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/research/research-themes/taste-map/taste-map.aspx) under the supervision of Prof Joanne Hort and Prof Sue Francis, alongside other members of the team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience of a multidisciplinary project bringing together sensory science and brain imaging. The successful applicant’s role is primarily research involving the phenotyping of individuals using a new method to understand tongue papillae density and distribution in relation to taste perception, together with involvement with general sensory aspects of the project. Applicants should hold a degree in Food Science or a related discipline and/or a Masters.  Applicants with experience working with human subjects and with an interest in sensory perception are favoured.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be addressed to Professor Joanne Hort, tel: 0115 951 6222 or Email: joanne.hort@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted. Apply at https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/VM/Applications.aspx?jobId=8485

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Posted 15/6/2016

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