THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Research Technician with experience using both Drosophila and cell culture techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research programme focused on understanding the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes development. The post requires conducting experiments both in vivo ( Drosophila ) and in vitro , using primary and immortalised pancreatic β-cells, to determine the effects of exposure to chemicals from plastic pollution on whole body metabolism and β-cell function.
This post is fixed term (for 12 months) and part-time (17.5 hours per week) but we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Experience working with Drosophila research models.
• Experience working with cell culture protocols
• Interest in metabolic heath and disease.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
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