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 behaviour we aim to establish the key visual stimuli that modulate the activity of the mood brain centres and determine the behavioural impact of this visual modulation.

The appointee will support a wide range of research activities in the group, independently performing: i) electrophysiological recordings of mood centres while presenting carefully calibrated visual stimuli in mice and Rhabdomys pumilio, ii) brain injections for neuronal circuits tracing, iii) immunohistochemistry and to be responsible for the general laboratory facilities. This involves independently performing grant driven experiments, contributing to experimental design, consultation with other researchers, data analysis, presentation, and reporting. The post also involves advisory and supervisory roles with respect to ensuring there is a sound scientific knowledge base available and there is compliance with university procedures and regulations, particularly Health and Safety legislation. Management of the facilities will include maintenance, advice and induction with regard to the procurement and use of equipment and general laboratory organisation. The post holder will need to liaise with others to ensure they have a clear understanding of the needs of the School, Faculty and University in order to achieve their goals.

“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.”

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Nina Milosavljevic

Email: nina.milosavljevic@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.