Applications are invited for a research technician position to work with Dr Ximena Soto (MRC CDA Research Fellow) in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Function. This position is to support a wide range of research activities to understand how regenerative species reactivate neural stem cells to initiate proliferation and generate new neurons, prompting new insights for species with no regenerative capacity. It aims to address the functional importance of dynamic gene expression underlying spinal cord regeneration and the mechanism by which microRNAs regulate it using zebrafish as an animal with regenerative capacity.
This position is to provide technical support with minimal supervision and assist team members with standard experimental protocols. Having experience working with zebrafish is essential. Further details of the successful candidate can be found in the job particulars.
This is a full-time fixed term appointment starting as soon as possible and is funded for 18 months in the first instance.
The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Natalie Terry / Ximena Soto Rodriguez
Email: natalie.terry@manchester.ac.uk / Ximena.Soto@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.