Job Description
Grade UE05: £29,179 to £33,482 per annum, pro-rata if part time
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 30 months
The Reece Lab ( https://thereecelab.com/ ) at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution are recruiting a Research Technician to support a new, exciting NERC-funded project investigating how daily rhythms shape vector-parasite interactions and malaria parasite evolution.
The Opportunity
The postholder will assist with laboratory experiments investigating host-vector-parasite interactions in Edinburgh, and assist with the organisation and implementation of wild mosquito trapping and semi-field experiments investigating mosquito behaviour in Ghana. The postholder will be responsible for conducting laboratory analyses of collected samples, and will also contribute to broader research activities within the lab, including maintenance of the mosquito colonies.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of a multi-disciplinary research team.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Interest in vector biology, parasitology and/or circadian rhythms.
- Experience of working in a research laboratory and with standard laboratory protocols.
- Experience of conducting fieldwork.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
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Application Information
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is
11 th August 2025.
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Interviews will be held
w/c 1 st September 2025.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.
The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
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