Location
Brighton, UK
Hours
Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary
Grade 8 starting at £46,485 to £55,295 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type
Permanent
About the role
The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer responsible for the operation of our electron and cryo-electron microscopes (JEOL JEM1400+, JEOL CryoARM200) and associated equipment within the Electron Microscopy Imaging Centre (EMIC).
About you
The post-holder will also provide training and technical support to scientists, assist with data collection and analysis, and contribute to the ongoing development of the facility’s scientific and technical capabilities.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Black and minority ethnic candidates, and women, trans and non-binary candidates, who are under-represented in the School of Life Sciences.
Applications to posts from candidates who wish to work part-time or as job-sharers are welcome.
About our School
In the School of Life Sciences, we strive to understand the mechanisms that drive biological and chemical processes and to develop innovative and diverse approaches to enhance human health, technology, and the environment. We undertake multidisciplinary research, teaching, and engagement across a wide range of subjects, from Chemistry through Cellular and Molecular Biosciences to Conservation Biology.
The School comprises five Departments: Biochemistry & Biomedicine, Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Neuroscience, Ecology & Evolution, and Chemistry. We also house the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre which works to deliver the bench-to-bedside translation of our discoveries.
The breadth and depth of our cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practice is delivered by a diverse community who work across boundaries to deliver excellence, engage with real-world problems, and produce impact.
We pride ourselves on our world-leading research and have a strong research economy, with approximately 50% of our income stemming from research and an active grant portfolio of over £50 million.
The School is committed to the University’s core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and courage. We believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and aim to provide a friendly and supportive environment for all who work, study, and visit the School of Life Sciences.
The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus.
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.
Further Key Information
Please contact Andy Cunningham (a.cunningham@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
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 may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
Expected Interview Date
To Be Confirmed
Expected Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Fixed Term Contract Duration
Not Applicable
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