Research Technician in Neuroscience

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Manchester is seeking a Research Technician in Neuroscience. This full-time position involves defining the impact of daytime light on sleep and circadian rhythms. Candidates with laboratory experience with rodents and expertise in transcriptomic data collection are encouraged to apply. This role is funded for at least 3 years, starting in January 2026, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with laboratory rodents and appropriate personal licence.
• Demonstrable expertise in collecting and processing transcriptomic data.
• Proficient in brain clearing and advanced microscopy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define the impact of daytime light on sleep and circadian rhythms.
• Work alongside post-doctoral research associates on various research tasks.

Skills

Laboratory experience with rodents

Transcriptomic data expertise

Microscopy techniques

Job description

Research Technician in Neuroscience

The University of Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL
£32,080 to £36,636 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Contract
Full time
NEW

We seek an experienced laboratory‑based Research Technician with a neuroscience background to join our team defining the impact of daytime light on sleep and circadian rhythms using the diurnal murid rodent Rhabdomys pumillio. The successful candidate will work alongside post‑doctoral research associates to define the links between daytime light and the circadian clock/sleep at molecular, circuit, and systems levels. Applicants should have extensive experience with laboratory rodents and hold an appropriate personal licence, and demonstrable expertise collecting and processing transcriptomic data (single cell resolution) and in using brain clearing and advanced microscopy techniques. This full‑time position is funded by a grant from the Wellcome Trust and available from Jan 2026 for a period of at least 3 years.

Successful candidates may be subject to pre‑employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market‑leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

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Name: Robert Lucas

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.