Research Technician

UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum pro rata CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research Part Time: 21 hours per week Fixed term: 6 months     The Opportunity: Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger – where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.   The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing. The post holder will primarily support a research grant investigating how lipids regulate the immune system during ageing, as well as overseeing the maintenance and running of the Edwards-Hicks laboratory. Prior knowledge of flow cytometry using the BD S8 cytometer and T cell isolation and culture are essential to the role. People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.    This post is part time (21 hours per week) and the working days can be discussed. This is a laboratory-based position and hybrid working is not available.   View the full job description [https://uoe.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/IQAxRRVxEWBJTK7re8qEsFIYAeGewmcqySG9T6vL4LuqYig] (opens in a new browser tab)   How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: • CV • Cover letter   As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  • A competitive salary.  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/staff-benefits] (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the 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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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 [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw] (opens new browser tab) The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will 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 15 September 20 26.    Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.  As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is cross-College with staff and students from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) School of Regeneration and Repair (SRR) and also from the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), School of Biological Sciences and School of Chemistry. At IRR our scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. Our Director is Professor Stuart Forbes. IRR has a 5-year income of over £200M and is a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical and academic endeavour. Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter we bring together world leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes. IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us. A diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support the cutting-edge world leading research we aspire to. Supporting and empowering our team at all levels is central to our approach. Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We aim to achieve excellence in all that we do, always being principled, considerate and respectful. Institute of Regeneration and Repair website [https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/] (https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/ [https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/] ) (opens in a new browser tab).