We are seeking a research technician to join the research groups of Professor Nigel Hooper and Professor Catherine Lawrence within the Division of Neuroscience, in the School of Biological Sciences. The overall aim of the Hooper lab is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to neurodegeneration to identify new approaches for intervention in dementia. The Lawrence lab focuses on animal models of brain diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and vascular dementia, and how inflammation and co-morbidity contribute to these.
The post-holder will be working on an Alzheimer’s Research UK funded project to investigate whether a drug called methazolamide can restore the neuroprotection provided by angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and reverse the damage that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, the post-holder will be assisting with investigating whether activation of ACE2 with methazolamide prevents or reverses neuron damage in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
The post-holder will be expected to provide technical support with minimal supervision to the post-doctoral researcher on the project, in a range of project-specific research activities including:
1. Handling and experimentation of mice;
2. Running and troubleshooting of experiments;
3. Maintenance and use of research-associated equipment.
The post-holder will also assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices, ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.
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.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
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.
Blended working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
Name: Rae Watkins, Technical Operations Manager
Email: r.watkins@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
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.
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