Part Time 0.5 FTE / 18.75 hrs pw Fixed Term until 31/12/26 The Opportunity This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the Neural Tissue Engineering group in Keele University (NTEK), a cross faculty group across the School of Medicine and the School of Life Sciences. The post holder will work on a North Staffordshire Medical Institute funded research project to improve the clinical relevance of “BrainMix” – a mixed brain cell model developed by NTEK. The role will involve conducting primary brain cell culture, immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy, image analysis, data analysis and presenting data to the group. The post-holder will also support general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance duties. The data derived from the post will underpin a commercialisation project with the goal to spinout BrainMix as a Keele University company. Therefore, there will also be a requirement for secure handling of information concerning protocols and data. You will have experience in planning, conducting, troubleshooting and analysing cell culture-based experiments. You will be focused on achieving outcomes and delivering experimental and analytical work in a timely and professional manner. The Benefits The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including: • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine) • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave • Excellent staff pension scheme • Access to continued personal, professional and career development • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility) Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. The University Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ Technician Commitment Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele. Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider. How to Apply For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Chris Adams; c.adams@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .