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Research Technician in Neuroscience of Memory

University of St Andrews - School of Psychology and Neuroscience

Location: St Andrews
Salary: £26,642
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 15th October 2024
Closes: 14th November 2024
Job Ref: TG1273DD

We are seeking to appoint a research technician in Professor James Ainge’s lab in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. The technician will join a vibrant research team examining the brain mechanisms that support episodic memory, the memory for our everyday lives. We use a combination of state-of-the-art neuroscience techniques (including high density electrophysiology and genetic manipulation of the memory circuit) and innovative behavioural testing of memory in rodents.

Candidates should hold an appropriate academic (e.g. BSc. Psychology or Neuroscience) or technical (e.g. HNC/D Animal care, IAT diploma in laboratory animal science and technology) qualification and have experience of working with laboratory rodents. Key duties will include managing day-to-day running of the lab, managing mouse colonies, behavioural testing of mice and histology / imaging.

 Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
  • Financial contribution to relocation
  • Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor James Ainge, email: jaa7@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 462057.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 14 November 2024    Interview Date: 6 December 2024

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