Technician

This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis.

Summary of the role
The post holder will support an exciting research project based on Biomedical and Clinical Sciences funded by AMS Springboard to understand the mechanism underlying dopamine release regulation. The post holder will work with Dr Yanfeng Zhang.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of cutting-edge electrophysiology, electrochemistry, and behavioural assessments. In addition, they will be responsible for contributing to mice stock management and basic laboratory technical support, as required by the project. The work will also involve data analysis and reporting. The post will provide the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of state-of-the-art methods that are applicable to many areas of biological and medical research. The successful applicant will also be part of a vibrant research team in which the researchers and technical support team study a very wide range of topics in neuroscience.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures  and how we are transforming education  for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant  and welcome applications from service people.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information
Please contact Dr Yanfeng Zhang, [email protected].

This role may be subject to additional background screening.