12844 - Research Technician
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,132 to £39,355 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12844 |
Summary
Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum pro rata.
CMVM / CardioVascular Sciences
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week
Fixed-term: 12 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Research Technician with experience using both Drosophila and cell culture techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research programme focused on understanding the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes development. The post requires conducting experiments both in vivo (Drosophila) and in vitro, using primary and immortalised pancreatic β-cells, to determine the effects of exposure to chemicals from plastic pollution on whole body metabolism and β-cell function.
This post is fixed term (for 12 months) and part-time (17.5 hours per week) but we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience working with Drosophila research models.
Experience working with cell culture protocols
Interest in metabolic heath and disease.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
CMVM / CardioVascular Sciences
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week
Fixed-term: 12 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Research Technician with experience using both Drosophila and cell culture techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research programme focused on understanding the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes development. The post requires conducting experiments both in vivo (Drosophila) and in vitro, using primary and immortalised pancreatic β-cells, to determine the effects of exposure to chemicals from plastic pollution on whole body metabolism and β-cell function.
This post is fixed term (for 12 months) and part-time (17.5 hours per week) but we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience working with Drosophila research models.
Experience working with cell culture protocols
Interest in metabolic heath and disease.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.