Technician (Research)

About the role

Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician (Zebra-Fish) within the Department of Life Sciences, at the University of Bath. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting environment, supporting and enhancing world-class research.

Working with academic staff and the zebra-fish group, this post holder will support a research group that studies intestinal development and health in the zebrafish model. The post holder will have a demonstrated expertise in zebrafish handling, genetics, and husbandry with a particular emphasis on imaging of fixed and live tissue using light-sheet and conventional fluorescence microscopy. Prior experience working with the local fish community is preferable.

Health and Safety is an absolute priority in our Faculty and alongside more practical duties, the post holder will be expected to promote excellent H&S culture and contribute to a positive working environment.

About you

You will be experienced in providing technical, teaching or research support in a Higher Education or industry-based organisation. With strong academic and practical knowledge of biomedical science, genetics or molecular biology you will also have:

• A degree in a relevant Life Sciences subject.
• Significant experience of zebra fish research and working in a fish-facility.

Effective time-management and organisational skills, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work are all essential in this role. Great communication skills, diplomacy and a capacity to problem solve are also key.

Further information

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Edan Foley, efoley@ualberta.ca or Ewan Basterfield prsecb@bath.ac.uk

This position is offered on a full time (36.5) basis until January 2027.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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