Research Technician United Kingdom (100% On-campus)

Part-time: 21 hours per week

Fixed-term: 9^th June 2025 – 8^th June 2026

The Opportunity:

The Cheerambathur Lab is seeking driven, motivated, and reliable candidates for a part-time Research Technician position. You will play a key role in advancing innovative research on brain development exploring the molecular mechanisms that shape neural circuits. The team uses a combination of state-of-the-art techniques, including genome engineering, utilizing C. elegans and mammalian in vitro cultures as experimental models fluorescent imaging, and biochemistry.

Our lab is comprised of members at various stages of their careers, and we are looking for someone who will enhance our positive team culture and thrive in a highly collaborative environment. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on ongoing projects by ensuring experiments are carried out efficiently and the lab operates smoothly and safely.

If you are enthusiastic about applying your skills in research techniques, laboratory management, and teamwork within a dynamic research setting, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly while expanding your expertise. You will have access to a wealth of resources, including training courses, to support your growth as a scientist and work on your own professional development.

This post is advertised as part-time (21 hours per week). Requests for informal enquiries should be sent to Dr. Dhanya Cheerambathur (dhanya.cheerambathur@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Strong general laboratory management skills, including experience with finance services.
• Proficiency in generating and maintaining risk assessments.
• Expertise in reagent preparation and molecular biology or biochemical techniques.
• Hands-on experience with C. elegans or other model systems.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills within a collaborative research environment.

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