Epilepsy Research Technician — C. elegans & Imaging

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday and 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing facilities

Personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

University of Leeds seeks an experienced Research Technician to join a group studying epilepsy. You will maintain C. elegans strains, express and purify proteins, and perform behavioural phenotyping using automated imaging and computer vision methods.

The role is fixed-term for 36 months, funded by a Wellcome Trust award; it offers generous benefits and training opportunities, with visa considerations noted for Home Office. Leeds campus environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Genetics or Behavioural Studies.
• Experience with C. elegans and basic molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Ability to maintain worm strains and support high-throughput imaging.

Responsibilities

• Maintain C. elegans strains and perform protein expression and purification.
• Conduct behavioural phenotyping using tracking systems.
• Support molecular and cellular biology experiments.
• Assist with laboratory management and data analysis.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Genetics

Behavioural studies

Education

Molecular biology background

Tools

C. elegans handling

Job description

University of Leeds seeks an experienced Research Technician to join a group studying epilepsy. You will maintain C. elegans strains, express and purify proteins, and perform behavioural phenotyping using automated imaging and computer vision methods.

The role is fixed-term for 36 months, funded by a Wellcome Trust award; it offers generous benefits and training opportunities, with visa considerations noted for Home Office. Leeds campus environment.