University of Sussex
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School/department: School of Life Sciences
Hours: Full time – 36.5 hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed term until at least 1st December 2026
Reference: 22025 & 22059
Salary: Starting at £28,759 – £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 17 October 2023
Closing date: 31 October 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: 1st December 2023
Job description
A position for a Senior Technician is available in the laboratory of Leon Lagnado, funded by the BBSRC. The post-holder will be responsible for contributing to projects involving the quantitative analysis of behaviour in larval zebrafish. The general aim of the projects is to understand the circuit mechanisms that adjust visual processing.
We are a very active research group (https://lagnadolab.com ) embedded in a strong research culture (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sussexneuroscience/ ). We are located in the vibrant city of Brighton and London is 1 hour away.
Applicants must be educated to at least Batchelor’s level in a Neuroscience or Biomedical discipline, or have similar levels of experience. They should have some background in data analysis using Python. Previous experience in the analysis of behaviour in larval zebrafish would be an advantage. The post-holder may be provided with the opportunity to study for a PhD if they do not already hold this qualification.
Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and should be made to Leon Lagnado ([email protected] ).
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex , on our webpages.
Download job description and person specification Ref 22025 &22059 [PDF 162.35KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to [email protected]
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
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