Vacancy ID:
11616
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Respiratory Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, Part-time (minimum 0.8FTE), or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months or until the return of the postholder, whichever is sooner
Salary details:
Grade 4 £24,250 to £26,338 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35
22 Apr 2025
About the role

We wish to appoint an excellent research technician to work on laboratory based techniques to improve PCD diagnosis. In addition to helping the day-to-day running of the PCD diagnostic service, you will conduct ciliated cell culture, immunohistochemistry of cilia, and be responsible for recording data and preparing reports. 

About you

You will have previous experience of immunohistochemistry, cell culture and microscopy with a good working knowledge of health and safety and GLP regulations.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Robert Hirst on [email protected] or 0116 252 5817.

Applications for job share will be considered.
 
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here 
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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