Senior Research Technician

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the West of England seeks a Senior Research Technician to contribute to a project on neuroinflammation and Parkinson’s disease. This part-time, fixed-term role includes generating neural models and supporting lab operations within a vibrant research environment, ideal for candidates with significant lab experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Background in cell biology or neuroscience is ideal.
• Significant laboratory experience required.
• Interest in neurodegeneration and cell biology plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate neural cell models using established protocols.
• Analyze cellular samples in the lab.
• Support technical operations and supervise students.

Skills

Tissue Culture

Western Blotting

Confocal Microscopy

Live-cell Imaging

qPCR

Cell Transfection

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

UWE Bristol has an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to join us as a Senior Research Technician on an Academy of Medical Sciences-funded project in the research group of Dr Lucy Crompton. The lab is focused on understanding the relationship between neuroinflammation and Parkinson’s disease. Specifically, this project aims to characterise how astrocyte cells may mediate Parkinson’s disease pathology in response to neuroinflammatory signals. The lab uses hiPSC-derived cells to generate a range of neural cell types to model neurodegenerative disease; the successful candidate will be involved in the generation of these models using our established protocols, as well as carrying out analysis of cellular samples generated in the lab. You’ll support Dr Crompton in terms of technical support, the day-to-day running of the lab and assisting in the supervision of postgraduate students.

About You

You’ll join enthusiastic a new research group at UWE’s Centre for Biomedical Research, which benefits from a recent multimillion pound investment in new state-of-the-art laboratories, facilities and equipment.

Ideally, you’ve got a background in fundamental cell biology or neuroscience and significant laboratory experience in an appropriate area. Experience of tissue culture and Western blotting is essential. Previous experience in all or some of the following techniques would be highly advantageous: fixed and live-cell imaging, confocal microscopy, qPCR and cell transfection. In addition, an interest in neurodegeneration and cell biology, and knowledge of high-content proteomics would be a plus. A postgraduate graduate qualification in a relevant field would also be desirable (but not essential).

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Lucy Crompton on [e-mail]

We are hoping to hold interviews on 18th July or 28th July although this is still to be confirmed.

This is a fixed-term post until 31.07.2027, and is part-time, working 25 hours per week.

This post is not available on a job share basis.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route although you may be able to apply for a Global Talent Visa (Endorsed Funder route) to take up this post subject to meeting specific UKRI endorsement requirements. Candidates who wish to apply for a Global Talent Visa will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

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