The Marine Scotland Aquaculture and Aquatic Animal Health (AAAH) programme aims to support a healthy and sustainable Scottish aquaculture industry and to safeguard the health of farmed and wild fish stocks, through regulation and scientific advice supported by high quality data.

The following permanent posts are available at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen:

Histopathologist - Ref 1078

£24,171 - £29,673

We require an experienced Histopathologist. For this post you will have a relevant background and be able to use this skill to exercise sound judgement to make independent decisions. You will assist with diagnostic and research investigations by detecting and reporting on characteristic changes indicative of cause and progress of disease.

Please read the full job description and apply online at http://work-for-scotland.org by the closing date of Wednesday 10 February 2010.

If you experience any difficulties accessing the Work for Scotland website, please contact HR Central Resourcing Unit on 0131 244 3984, or alternatively, write to The Scottish Government, Central Resourcing Unit, S1 Spur, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland.

An equal opportunities employer.