Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Technician
Ref: TC907
Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum (pro rata).
UEA has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Technician to assist in the research under the supervision of Dr Matthew Pontifex to work on female dementia vulnerability.
The aim of the project is to determine the extent to which perimenopause influences dementia risk.
Key duties of the role include:
- Day-to-day implementation of preclinical studies
- Day-to-day maintenance and running of laboratory tasks
You will have:
- Laboratory experience
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with ability to deal face-to-face, via telephone and email with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, culture and nationalities
This part-time (0.6 FTE/21.75 hours per week) post is available from 2 June 2025 on a fixed term basis to 31 May 2027.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share and term-time only. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 20 May 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.