Research Officer - Sensory Neuroscience
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,355 to £45,413 per year |
| Additional salary information: | together with USS pension benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU01444 |
Summary
This is a Fixed Term Position in auditory and balance research funded by the BBSRC until 30th April 2029
The postholder will contribute to exciting experimental research investigating the structure and function of the cupulae of the lateral line neuromasts. The role will involve production of zebrafish mutants, analysis of zebrafish behaviour and expression and proteomic analysis of cupula genes in the laboratory of Dr Emma Kenyon at Swansea University Medical School and 2-photon calcium imaging and microphonics at the University of Sheffield in the laboratory of Professor Walter Marcotti.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their research profile, contribute to publications and project outputs, engage with partners and participate in the development of future research activities.
The postholder will contribute to exciting experimental research investigating the structure and function of the cupulae of the lateral line neuromasts. The role will involve production of zebrafish mutants, analysis of zebrafish behaviour and expression and proteomic analysis of cupula genes in the laboratory of Dr Emma Kenyon at Swansea University Medical School and 2-photon calcium imaging and microphonics at the University of Sheffield in the laboratory of Professor Walter Marcotti.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their research profile, contribute to publications and project outputs, engage with partners and participate in the development of future research activities.