The post holder will be involved in maintaining insect cultures within the Pest Behaviour and Chemical Ecology Research groups and may be asked to support field work there or within other Research Groups at NRI. The Research Technician will be given the opportunity to learn new techniques.
We're looking for a Graduate Trainee Research Technician to support the day to day provision of research activities within the Department of Agriculture, Health & Environment at the Natural Resources Institute (NRI).
If you have a recent degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences, some laboratory experience / training in Entomology or Plant Science, then working within AHED on this 12 week internship opportunity might be perfect for you!
How to apply
To apply for any of the roles, please download and complete the GWES Application Form, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send both documents to internships@gre.ac.uk along with a copy of your CV.
Please put the internship Job Title and Reference Number in the 'subject' line of your email so that we know what post you are applying for.
As there are over 100 GWES internships, some with very similar job titles, it is important to also put the full job title and the GWES reference number on your application form in the required section.
We would strongly recommend that you to apply for more than one GWES vacancy to increase your chances of securing an internship at the University of Greenwich.
Please ensure you outline how you meet the criteria within the 'Person specification' in the job description. Remember to include evidence or examples to support your application. As a minimum, please include the following:
- Why you are interested in the position;
- What you think you will gain from undertaking the role;
- How your skills match the criteria.
A statement such as "Please see CV attached" will not be considered acceptable as an answer. Please go to the Prospects website for further tips on how to write a successful job application.
What if I need help with my application?
A range of support services are available to assist you with your application. You can make an appointment on campus to receive advice and support on your CV/statement.
You can also email internships@gre.ac.uk with any queries and a member of the team will get back to you.
Closing dates: Please ensure you submit GWES application form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and CV before the following dates:
- 19th May 2019 for internships that start in August
- 16th June 2019 for internships that start in September