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SalaryWe are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Technician Assistantwithin our group. This is a fixed-term appointment for 6 months until end June 2024 date.
The Research Technician will be involved in a pilot study, investigating whether abbreviated MRI (abMRI) may offer an alternative to full protocol MRI (fpMRI) for monitoring response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
The University of Dundee enjoys an international reputation for excellence that attracts top-class students and academics from across the world - with over 140 countries represented in the University community. You will be based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.
Your priorities will include:
- Installing and working with medical imaging software
- Preparing blinded, anonymised image datasets
- Working with patient data and accessing NHS record systems while maintaining good data management and patient confidentiality practises.
Who we're looking for:
- Graduate with a strong science degree.
- Good IT skills
- Proven teamwork and communication skills
- Proven data analysis skills
The calibre of research at Dundee is high, with 95 per cent of staff working in areas of national or international excellence. Dundee benefits from a developed network of inter-disciplinary researchers collaborating across various Schools across our community.
For further information about this position please contact Dr Sarah Savaridas at s.savaridas@dundee.ac.uk and/or Dr Jennifer Macfarlane Jennifer.Macfarlane@nhs.scot
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.
