Senior Research Technician

ST Media Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established institution is searching for a Senior Research Technician to contribute to innovative research in neuroinflammation and Parkinson's disease. The role requires substantial lab experience and offers an opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cell biology or neuroscience and demonstrate a passion for advancing research in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in fundamental cell biology or neuroscience with significant lab experience.
• Experience of tissue culture and Western blotting is essential.
• Interest in neurodegeneration and knowledge of high-content proteomics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Involved in generating cellular models to study neuroinflammation and Parkinson's disease.
• Support the lab's day-to-day operations and assist in supervising postgraduate students.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Cell culture

Western blotting

Confocal microscopy

qPCR

Cell transfection

Neuroscience

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

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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 Parkinsons disease. Specifically, this project aims to characterise how astrocyte cells may mediate Parkinsons 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. Youll 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

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

Ideally, youve 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 UKs 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 benefitsincluding 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, were 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 youll 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.

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

Wed 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.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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