Research Technician

Job title:

Research Technician

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annumInstitute of Infection and Immunology ResearchSchool of Biological Sciences, College of Science & EngineeringFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: for 12 monthsThe Opportunity:We are looking for a Research Technician to provide research assistance and technical support to the Perona research team, as we investigate the regulation of mucosal immune responses to infection. The post will support a wide range of research activities in cellular immunology, including animal infections, flow cytometry and molecular and metabolic read-outs. The post will also take charge of general laboratory organisation.This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to perform and assist with experiments, including tissue collection, immune cell isolation, and cell analysis
• Experience with flow cytometry
• Experience with murine infection models and immune cell assays
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Skilled in organisation and planning relevant to laboratory function

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letter– Explanation of how you fulfill the job criteria– 2 referencesInformal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof. Georgia Perona-Wright, [email protected]As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 1 April 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.Our contains more information about the School.

Expected salary

£34132 – 39355 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:01:31 GMT

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