Research Technician

The appointee will join a young and growing research group led by Dr Nina Milosavljevic investigating visual influences on mood and affective state. Working with nocturnal laboratory mice and diurnal rodent Rhabdomys pumilio, we aim to understand the biological mechanisms underlying light impact on mood and affective state. Using state-of-the-art technologies for studying rodent brain activity and behavior we aim to establish the key visual stimuli that modulate the activity of the mood brain centers and determine the behavioral impact of this visual modulation as well as identify neuronal circuits involved.

The appointee needs to have essential skills and expertise to independently perform i) electrophysiological recordings of mood centers while presenting carefully calibrated visual stimuli in rodents, ii) brain injections for neuronal circuits tracing, iii) immunohistochemistry as well as to be responsible for the general laboratory facilities.

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered             

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Rachel Watkins / Dr Nina Milosavljevic

Email: r.watkins@manchester.ac.uk / nina.milosavljevic@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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