Computational Research Technician Ref: 9440
School/department: School of Life Sciences / Genome Damage and Stability Centre
Hours: Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 18 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract: fixed term until 01 May 2023 or for 6 months
Reference: 9440
Salary: starting at £27,131 to £31,411 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Placed on: 21 September 2022
Closing date: 10 October 2022
Expected Interview date: ASAP Applications must be received by midnight of the closing
Expected start date: 01 November 2022
Job description
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex is at the forefront of research in the UK. In the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (REF 2021), 100% of our Impact cases in Biological Sciences and Chemistry were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School has received substantial recent University investment and is embarking on an exciting and extensive, muti-million pound refurbishment and improvement project.
Based in the School of Life Sciences, the Genome Damage and Stability Centre (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/gdsc/), is an internationally renowned Institute carrying out research on the response of cells to DNA damage, genome instability and its relationship to disease. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment and our expertise covers a range of experimental systems.
We wish to appoint a Computational Research Technician to support image processing and analysis. The post holder will support the development of image analysis pipelines that include image processing, segmentation, classification and quantification of microscopy data. We are specifically interested in developing new machine learning approaches for cell classification of high throughout imaging data. An overview of research within the cell cycle control lab can be found at School of Life Sciences http://www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/hocheggerlab/
The School of Life Sciences is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and providing an inclusive working environment. The School currently holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, has developed a Race Equity Action Plan and hosts an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Black and minority ethnic candidates, and women, trans and non-binary candidates, who are under-represented in the School of Life Sciences.
Applications to posts from candidates who wish to work part-time or as job-sharers are welcome.
The University offers various schemes to provide real benefits to parents, these can be found at Family Friendly Policies
Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with Helfrid Hochegger (hh65@sussex.ac.uk; [he, him]) before applying.
Applications should be accompanied by a full CV, a statement of research interests and aspirations (not more than 4 pages), and the names of three academic referees. [Optional
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download the full job description and person specification (reference number 9440) (PDF 323KB)
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
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Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to lifescirecruitment@sussex.ac.uk
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You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.