Research Technician

About the role

A Research Technician is available in the laboratory of Professor Claudio Alonso to study the mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila.

How the molecular biology of neurons relates to the development and function of neural circuits is an open question in modern neuroscience. The new Research Technician will support the development of this research.

You will become a core member of the Alonso lab interacting closely with other group members, and our UK and international collaborators. Together, we will apply the latest methodologies, including molecular biology, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics, optical neuronal imaging, neurophysiology, microscopy and quantitative behavioural approaches to gain mechanistic understanding of the molecular underpinnings of neuronal development and physiology. 

Our lab is part of the Neuroscience Department which houses a cluster of leading labs investigating neural function in vertebrates and invertebrates, and an active member of Sussex Neuroscience a university Centre of Excellence, that brings together a large, vibrant and interdisciplinary community of world-class neuroscientists providing an excellent collaborative setting for our research.

About you

The successful candidate will usually be educated to Level 3 - NVQ Level 3, BTEC award, certificate and diploma level 3, GCE AS and A Level, Advanced Diplomas (England). Ideally you should have a background in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience (or related disciplines) and familiarity with Drosophila, as an animal laboratory model.  You will be able to show evidence of previous engagement in supporting research activity, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to set priorities and meet deadlines, and – once instructed on a given task – be capable to work independently, on own initiative, without close supervision, as well as be a team player supporting other colleagues.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award. 

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

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Further Key Information

Please contact Prof. Claudio Alonso at (c.alonso@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

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 requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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