Research Technician

Job description
About the role

A BBSRC-funded Research Fellow position is available at The School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. This is a collaborative project between the Koya and Singer Labs. We will investigate the neuronal mechanisms of the emergence and suppression of the spontaneous recovery of cue-evoked food seeking.

About you

We are looking for a person who will provide dedicated research technical support to our team. The qualified candidate will conduct activities such as:
• performing behavioural experiments related to appetitive learning in mice
• surgical procedures
• transgenic mice colony management
• the development and optimisation of behavioural neuroscience research tools

Qualified candidates should ideally have an honours degree in neuroscience (or related life sciences discipline). Excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work collaboratively, while complying with both University and UK Legislative requirements are essential. Previous experience in performing the above-mentioned activities would be advantageous.

The laboratory is part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary ‘Sussex Neuroscience’ research community on campus, consisting of systems, behavioural, molecular, and computational neuroscientists.

About our Division/School

Our Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology.

Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world.

Please find further information regarding the School of Psychology.

The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Eisuke Koya (e.koya@susssex.ac.uk or Tel: 01273 877 776) for informal enquiries.

Candidates are encouraged to send their CV’s (with the names of at least two references).

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

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.

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.

£24,533 to £27,+7+. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.4 or £31,3+6 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship.