Research Technician (INTERNAL ONLY - Part Time, Fixed Term) (COS556)

The Sensory Biology and Bioacoustics lab (SBBL) at the University of Lincoln, UK  is looking for a Research Technician to work in an ERC Consolidator Award project entitled 'The Insect cochlea: a non-invasive path towards enhanced sound detectors'. 

Main Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining all the insect colonies, this includes regular filling, feeding/cleaning sheets, egg separation and monitoring of colony generations
  • Effective communication with supervisor and any lab or team member where required
  • Preparing specimens for laser/bioacoustics experiments, micro CT scanning, or Ca++ Imaging.
  • Ensuring all equipment (e.g., microphones, acoustic amplifiers) is operating in good order and kept in calibration according to the required schedule.
  • Understanding all the relevant SBBL procedures for sound, and laser recordings.

  Minimum Education and Experience:
  • BSc Degree in science or related qualification, or equivalent
  • Experience working with insects, sound recording, and/or laser will be preferred
  • Practical understanding of laboratory equipment
  • Excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills
  • A flexible approach to working and ability to work with others to achieve objectives.

  Benefits:
  • Thrive in an institution that values a culture of research and is passionate about growth.
  • The ability to make an impact and shape your academic career with many transferable skills.
  • The support of an organisation that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

The post is being made available to internal candidates only in support of our commitment to developing staff by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion. Therefore we actively encourage applications from all staff across the University with the relevant skills and experience. 

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Tier 2.

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2018
Category: Internal Only Vacancies