Research Technician Ref 20832
School/department: School of Life Sciences/ Evolution, Behaviour and Environment
Hours: Part-time up to a maximum of 0.8 FTE / 29.2 hours. Core working hours are 10.00-16:00. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: fixed term until 29 September 2023
Reference: 20832
Salary: starting at £22, 630 to £23,662 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 06 June 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed.
Expected start date: Before the end of June 2023
This vacancy is only open to those currently employed by the University (Including those employed through Reed, Chartwells, and SEF) and current Sussex students.
Job description
We wish to appoint a research technician to assist with behavioral experiments examining the pollen-foraging preferences of bees in the Nicholls lab.
The post-holder will be supervised by Dr Beth Nicholls (Project Lead, School of Life Sciences) and will work closely with a post-doctoral researcher to conduct experiments in flight cages in the lab to quantify the handling costs of switching between different flowers.
This post is suitable for those with a strong interest in animal behavior or entomology. Previous experience of working with insects or conducting learning assays would be an advantage but not essential. All training required to perform the role will be provided.
More information about the Nicholls lab can be found here. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with Dr Beth Nicholls (she/her) (e.nicholls@sussex.ac.uk) before applying.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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.
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Download Job Description and Person Specification 20832 [PDF 125.46KB]
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
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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.