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This post is to support the Discipline of Anatomy’s Teaching and Research perspectives, by joining a dynamic and expanding health science department. The role encompasses all areas of technical support for anatomical practical teaching and research including undergraduate and postgraduate projects. Technical service also includes the maintenance of the Disciplines laboratories, the preservation, preparation and care of human cadavers, and the delivery of practical class teaching.

Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week

Shotlisting : Appointment will be made on the Technical Officer Pay Scale Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€40,743 to €61,557 per annum] New Entrants to the Public Sector will be appointed on Point 1 of the Scale, €40,743 per annum Qualifications for New Staff (from 1 January 2007) Entry to the profession will require relevant Honours degree. National Certificate on Entry- Qualifications for Existing Staff (before 1 January 2007) The preferred candidate if an MSc holder on entry, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (that must be relevant), may be appointed at Senior Technical Officer level.

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:

Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.

Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager Claire Murphy, Chief Technical Officer, CLAIRE.MURPHY@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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