Human Anatomy Teaching Technician

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic person to join our friendly Human Anatomy Centre team. The facility delivers first and second year anatomy and neuroanatomy courses to an intake of around 320 pre-clinical medical students each year, and supports both research projects and external courses for a wide range of medical professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an interesting and varied technical role within a busy teaching environment.

Reporting to the Human Anatomy Centre Manager and working closely with the University Clinical Anatomists and the organisers of preclinical anatomy and neuroanatomy, you will be part of a small support team, having supervised responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day work of the Human Dissecting Room. Duties will be diverse and will primarily include Human Dissection Room tasks related to the teaching and research activities of the Centre, all involving the use of human anatomical material. We are flexible in who we are looking to recruit, depending on prior experience. Ideally, we are looking for someone with the ability to undertake unsupervised anatomical embalming, although training can be provided for a role holder without this experience. Equally, we would also be keen to recruit someone with expertise in the preparation of anatomical prosections, and for such a person the daily responsibilities can be adjusted to accommodate a greater prosecting role.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally and efficiently with enquiries from students, colleagues and associated professionals, and will work well in a small and inclusive team. They will also be highly organised and have a flexible approach to work, with an ability to move between tasks at short notice to meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of basic software packages (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) and the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information is also essential.

We are ideally seeking to appoint a full-time colleague, working 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, but we will be happy to consider applicants interested in part-time or flexible arrangements, depending on their other commitments.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Richard Lloyd, Human Anatomy Centre Manager rl643@cam.ac.uk .

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 9 July 2023.

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 19 July.

Please quote reference PM37168 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience particularly encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy.

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