Research Technician in Neuroimmunology

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cyber Security Academy Southampton is seeking a Research Technician in Neuroimmunology to join a dynamic team studying microglial senescence in Alzheimer's disease. This role offers the opportunity to develop diverse research skills in a collaborative environment. Candidates with laboratory experience in Biomedicine and a passion for neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Flexible working options and generous benefits are available.

Benefits

Generous maternity policies

Onsite childcare

Sports and cultural facilities

Staff discounts

Participation in childcare vouchers schemes

Qualifications

• Prior experience with iPSC experiments and brain organoid models is highly desirable.
• The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience in Biomedicine.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals capable of contributing to the project and team.

Responsibilities

• Study the role of microglial senescence in Alzheimer's disease.
• Explore senescence's functional consequences using human iPSC-derived microglia.
• Contribute to significant advances in Dementia research.

Skills

Laboratory experience in Biomedicine

Experience with iPSC experiments

Experience with brain organoid models

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Job description

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Applications are invited for a Research Technician to join Prof Gomez-Nicola’s team (www.dgnlab.co.uk) to study the role of microglial senescence in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease. This project, funded by the MRC, involves using human iPSC-derived microglia to explore senescence's functional consequences, in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. Prior experience with iPSC experiments and brain organoid models is highly desirable.

This 7-month position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience in Biomedicine, be enthusiastic, motivated, and capable of contributing to the project and team. The role offers the chance to develop diverse research skills within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to significant advances in Dementia research.

The University of Southampton provides an excellent environment for neuroscience research. The research group is part of the Alzheimer’s Research UK South Coast Network and collaborates across biology and medicine disciplines, including clinical and non-clinical laboratories.

Informal inquiries can be directed to Prof Diego Gomez-Nicola at [e-mail].

The university and its School of Biological Sciences hold Athena Swan Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality and diversity, including support for women in STEM. Flexible working options are available, and consideration will be given to applicants with career breaks.

Benefits include generous maternity policies, onsite childcare, sports and cultural facilities, staff discounts, and participation in childcare vouchers schemes.

To apply, please submit your application by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at [phone] or [e-mail], quoting the job number.

Further details, including the Job Description and Person Specification, are available on the university website.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome all applicants supporting these values.