Research Assistant

The post-holder will be required to assist with the design, preparation and implementation of scientifically rigorous experiments using Musca sorbens flies. The post-holder will be required to assist with M. sorbens rearing, the design and implementation of experiments relating to M. sorbens oviposition and behaviour, and other research-related tasks as part of the research team. The post-holder is expected to assist with the analysis of data arising from the research and produce relevant scientific outputs, and contribute towards ongoing and future work arising following this post. The post requires an enthusiastic, punctual, flexible and hard-working individual with a good experimental mind and excellent attention to detail. Occasional overseas travel may be required in relation to the research project.