Research Technician

Overview

The University of Leeds is hiring a full-time Research Technician within the Faculty of Biological Sciences, specifically in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. This fixed-term position is available for 36 months to complete time-limited work and is funded by a Wellcome Trust award to Dr. O’Brien. The appointee will join a newly established research group that uses C. elegans and automated imaging to investigate genetic mutations, epilepsy mechanisms, and engineered scaffold proteins known as Adhirons.

Requirements

Applicants must have a good general understanding of molecular, cellular, or structural biology, alongside a background in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, or Behavioural Studies. Experience working with C. elegans or using computational approaches to biological data analysis is advantageous. Due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.

What you get

The position provides an annual salary ranging from £29,588 to £33,002 at Grade 5. The total leave package comprises 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays and custom university closure days. Additional benefits include a pension scheme with life assurance, health and wellbeing provisions featuring discounted membership at The Edge campus gym, professional and personal development courses, on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Key dates

Applications close on 2026-11-05.