Senior Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technician – Neuroscience Research
Location: Brighton, UK
Hours: Full-time (up to 1.0 FTE, 36.5 hours). Flexible working options can be considered, subject to business needs.
Salary: £25,733 – £29,179 per annum (Grade 4), pro-rated if part-time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

We are offering a Senior Technician position within the laboratory of Dr. Leon Lagnado, funded by Wellcome Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused on neurophysiological experiments with larval zebrafish. These experiments will include the use of multiphoton microscopy for imaging neural activity and the development of software for quantitative analysis and modeling. The overarching aim of the research is to uncover the circuit mechanisms underlying early visual processing. There may be an opportunity to pursue a PhD if the successful candidate does not already possess one.

Our research group is dynamic and deeply embedded in a robust academic environment, based in the vibrant city of Brighton, just an hour from London.

About You

To be considered, applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. A solid background in data analysis (e.g., using Python, C, or similar programming languages) is essential.

Experience in the analysis of multiphoton imaging experiments would be a distinct advantage.

About Our School

The School of Life Sciences at Sussex University is committed to advancing our understanding of biological and chemical processes to enhance human health, technology, and the environment. We engage in interdisciplinary research across a wide range of topics, including Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Ecology, and Conservation Biology.

Our School houses five departments: Biochemistry & Biomedicine, Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Neuroscience, Ecology & Evolution, and Chemistry. We are also home to the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre, which works to translate research discoveries into real-world applications.

We take pride in our world-leading research, with 50% of our income derived from research funding and an active grant portfolio exceeding £50 million. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated 90.6% of our Biological Sciences outputs and 84.8% of our Chemistry outputs as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Our school’s core values are kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and courage, and we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone in our community.

Why Work Here?

Sussex University is situated next to the scenic South Downs, offering a stunning 150-acre campus. It is easily accessible via public transport, with Falmer train station just a five-minute walk away. There are also multiple bus stops and dedicated cycling paths around campus, along with a cycle-to-work scheme for staff.

As a multi-accredited, research-led institution, Sussex University is only able to maintain its exceptional reputation thanks to the dedicated people who work here. Whether you’re part of the Faculty, Professional Services, or a student, we invite you to become part of our collaborative, forward-thinking community.

Further Key Information

For informal inquiries about the role, please contact Dr. Leon Lagnado at l.lagnado@sussex.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in STEMM, including women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, to apply.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship, depending on the applicant’s situation. For more details, please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page.