Research Technician in Behavioural Neuroscience

About the role

This role will deliver high-quality research support within the Singer Lab, related to behavioural neuroscience. Research will look at how early life experiences impact the development of drug- and gambling-related addictions.

The research is funded by the International Center for Responsible Gaming and is a collaboration with Prof Jeffrey Dalley (University of Cambridge, UK) and Dr Martin Zack (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada). The Singer laboratory is also part of a vibrant multidisciplinary ‘Sussex Neuroscience’ research community.

We are looking for someone who will provide dedicated research technical support to our team, conducting activities like:

• developing and performing behavioural experiments related to models of addiction in rats
• organising datasets and performing statistical analyses
• managing laboratory equipment, consumables, and other supplies 

About you

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

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Psychology and Sussex Neuroscience on our website.

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.

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Further Key Information

Please contact Bryan Singer (b.f.singer@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Please include a CV with your application.

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 of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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.

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