Research Technician in the Physiology of Appetite and Body Weight Research

We seek a research technician to join our European Research Council funded team extending the optogenetic potential of animal opsins by protein engineering and experimental validation. Applicants must have experience of experimental techniques relevant for in vivo or ex vivo neurophysiology. They should ideally hold a Home Office Personal License for research on laboratory rodents. The successful applicant will spend most of their time on project specific research tasks but will also be asked to contribute to the general management of the lab. Familiarity with general health and safety processes and with legislation regarding genetically modified organisms would be an advantage. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and ambitious research group in Manchester, working in close collaboration with our ERC Synergy award partners in Switzerland (Gebhard Schertler) and Germany (Peter Hegemann).

Facilities for animal research are first rate and are validated by all the appropriate Home Office licences. However, if you have any medical, social or ethical reasons for avoiding work on experimental animals, then do not apply for this post.

You will be responsible for:

• Collecting and collating data from neurophysiological experiments
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records
• Contributing to safe and effective running of the laboratory
• Maintaining effective communication with lab members and our internal and external collaborators

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

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

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.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Rachel Watkins

Email: rachel.watkins@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

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Technical and job portal support

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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.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.