Description Grade UE06: £33,882 - £39,105 per annum CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre Discovery Brain Sciences Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-Term: for 24 months The Opportunity: We are looking for a research technician to join the Zebrafish Imaging and Screening Facility at the University of Edinburgh. The post holder will provide support to facilitate the smooth running of the facility, which specialises in providing microscopy solutions for a large user base that employ zebrafish as a model system. The post holder will assist the facility manager in the generation of high-quality data and be trained in all aspects of advanced microscopy, image analysis, experimental design, and facility management as an onward career path. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. The post is available for 24 months. The salary for this post is £33,882- £39,105 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: HNC/HND plus relevant work experience. Or Considerable work experience in progressively more demanding roles. Or A degree plus relevant work experience. Understanding of microscopy techniques and their application Proven analytical and technical problem solving skills Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab). Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary of £33,882- £39,105 p.a. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 14 th March 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date.