Research Technician

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed neuroscience researcher with previous experience in in vitro cell work and primary tissue culture. You will join the laboratories of Scott Allen and Ryan West who are working together using in vitro cell models and in vivo Drosophila Melanogaster models to understand how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis more commonly known as motor neurone disease effect’s metabolic function and the response to hypoxia. This 16-month part-time role is based at the Sheffield institute for translational neuroscience (SITraN), an award-winning centre of excellence for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and drug-discovery. Funded by the MND Association, the successful applicant will use ALS patient-derived stem cell models to uncover metabolic alterations under normoxia and hypoxia. Mechanistic understanding will drive small molecule/genetic manipulation to correct the alterations and assess the downstream effect on ALS pathogenic pathways in vitro and in vivo. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. With that in mind, we are looking for highly driven, independent researcher, who works well as part of a growing team in Dr Allen’s and Dr West’s laboratories. In line with the Researcher Concordat, the successful candidate will be supported to develop their skill set in terms of outreach work and local conference attendance. All candidates are encouraged to contact Scott Allen for an informal chat prior to applying.

What We Offer
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

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