Research Technician Ref 21245
School/department: School of Psychology
Hours: full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract: fixed term until 21 February 2024.
Reference: 21245
Salary: starting at £24,533 starting to £27,979 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on: 17 July 2023
Closing date: 07 August 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed.
Expected start date: 01 September 2023
Job description
A MRC-funded Research Technician position is available in the Koya laboratory at The School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. The lab investigates the neural mechanisms of cue-evoked appetitive behaviours in motivation and reward circuits.
We are looking for a person who will provide dedicated research technical support to our team. The qualified candidate will conduct activities such as:
• performing behavioural and immunohistochemistry experiments related to appetitive learning in mice
• transgenic mice colony management
• the development and optimisation of behavioural neuroscience research tools
Qualified candidates should ideally have an honours degree in neuroscience (or related life sciences discipline). Excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work collaboratively, while complying with both University and Legislative requirements are essential. Previous experience in performing the above-mentioned activities would be advantageous.
Please contact Eisuke Koya (e.koya@Sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download Job Description and Person Specification 21245 [PDF 124.52KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
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“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”
How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
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You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
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