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The University of Manchester
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Research Assistant (2 positions available)
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Two Research Assistants are required for a new MRC funded study investigating to investigate therapeutic targets to ameliorate intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder associated with chromosomal rearrangements at 16p11.2. Research Assistants will report to the research lead in Manchester, Professor Jonathan Green, and the rest of the study team. Applicants are expected to have a degree in psychology, speech sciences or another related field, or have equivalent experience, along with experience conducting clinical/research assessments with young children, preferably with autism. Applicants for this role should have the ability to travel independently of the public transport system. Both roles will be full time positions, commencing the 1st July 2020 for a period of 16 months. Note: Both posts are suitable for a job share. The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Bev Haggis Email: bev.haggis@manchester.ac.uk Tel: 0161 275 7427 General enquiries: Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk Tel: 0161 275 4499 Technical support: Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk Tel: 0161 850 2004 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.