About the Role
The Stress Neurobiology Group at the University of Warwick, led by Dr Marie Holt, seeks a Senior Research Technician to join our growing team. The overall aim of the MRC‑funded project is to improve our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying changes in appetite in response to stress and to develop new therapies to treat obesity. The role provides a unique opportunity to learn and apply state‑of‑the‑art neuroscience approaches, including in situ hybridisation, single‑nucleus RNA sequencing, and in vivo models, to address clinically compelling questions.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Principal Investigator and other lab members to facilitate their research activities.
* Handle general lab management tasks, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
* Assist in designing and executing experiments such as tissue labeling, hybridisation protocols, RNA sequencing workflows, and in vivo animal procedures.
* Process and analyse data using standard software packages and ensure accurate record‑keeping.
* Communicate experimental progress and results clearly to the team.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in biomedical and/or neuroscience laboratory techniques, specifically tissue labelling.
* Proficiency in fundamental laboratory skills, data handling, lab organisation, and standard software packages.
* Clear interest in working with animals and experience in animal handling under ethical guidelines.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
* Attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Flexibility to arrange work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.
* Living Wage employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We particularly welcome applications from female candidates and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under‑represented in STEM fields. We have achieved the Athena SWAN Silver award and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. (Right to work in the UK: this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.)
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