Research Technician

UEA seeks a part-time technician to support preclinical research on perimenopause and dementia risk, contributing to lab operations in a collaborative research team.

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.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 20 May 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.