Research Technician (2 x posts)

The role

Our research group is interested in the mechanism which underlie rapid-acting antidepressants. We have recently been awarded a collaborative grant with COMPASS Pathways to study the psychopharmacology of psychedelics. There are two roles available, 1 x 1 year and 1 x fixed term until 31/02/2025 to provide technical support for studies involving the management of laboratory rodents involved in behavioural studies. You will join a team of PDRAs, technicians and PhD students working on related projects with the overarching aim to identify new treatments for depression.

What will you be doing?

The posts require applicants with a passion for animal welfare and excellent animal handling skills. It will involve training and testing animals in behavioural tasks and a basic analysis of the data using customised templates. You will require a Home Office personal license and will include administering drugs to the animals. You will also provide support for the other members of the research team and will include some weekend and out of hours working.

You should apply if

You are an experienced animal technician with expertise in working with laboratory rodents. You must have excellent animal handling skills and be motivated to learn about behavioural methods. Also, a willingness to learn new techniques and motivation to be part of a research team are essential. 

Additional information

For informal queries about the role please contact Professor Emma Robinson at pmesjr@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: 1 x Open-ended (fixed funding for 1 year) & 1 x Fixed term contract until 31/03/2025

Work pattern: 35 hour week with some weekend and out of hours (variable)

Grade: E

Salary: £24,248 - £27,181 per annum

School/Unit: School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 01/10/2024

Interviews are anticipated to take place in October 2024

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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