Research Technician

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Christmas closure

Purple Place discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Technician in the Manchester Neurovascular programme. You will work under Professor Adam Greenstein and Dr Harry Pritchard, based in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, to study amyloid beta effects on cerebral blood flow.

The role involves pressure myography, high-speed confocal imaging, electrophysiology and molecular approaches to explore vascular mechanisms and test

Qualifications

• Experience with pressure myography and imaging of pressurised arteries.
• Experience with electrophysiology and molecular approaches.

Responsibilities

• This research post will assist in pressure myography experiments as well as high speed confocal imaging of pressurised arteries as well as assisting in electrophysiology and molecular approaches.

Skills

Pressure myography

Confocal imaging

Electrophysiology

Molecular biology

Job description

Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

Professor Adam Greenstein

• 2 positions available

An exciting opportunity exists to carry out a Research Technician position in the newly established Manchester Neurovascular programme to establish treatment option for Alzheimer's Disease.

The position will be initially available for two years, with the possibility of extending up to 4 years.

The research will be carried out in the Microvascular@Manchester group under the guidance of Professor Adam Greenstein and Dr Harry Pritchard. The post will be based within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre.

The research follows on from the recent work from the Microvascular@Manchester group into the pathways underlying the reduction in cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer's Disease. View the related research publication

The appointed person will work with cerebral arteries from mice, to discover the mechanism by which amyloid beta contracts vascular smooth muscle cells. The goal of the project is to trial novel compounds to prevent amyloid beta induced vasoconstriction, thereby increasing cerebral blood flow and maintaining cognitive function.

You will be responsible for:

• This research post will assist in pressure myography experiments as well as high speed confocal imaging of pressurised arteries as well as assisting in electrophysiology and molecular approaches.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

Professor Adam Greenstein

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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