Senior Research Technician (111101-0326)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry, Stratford Campus

Department

School of Life Sciences

Position Type

Fixed Term

Duration

Fixed-term contract until 31 May 2031

Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Marie Holt, Assistant Professor, at Marie.Holtwarwick.ac.uk.

Funding

• The post is funded by an exceptional or extraordinary source of funds and there is no foreseeable prospect of this particular short-term funding being renewed nor other funding of the same kind being/becoming available.

Diversity Statement

• We particularly welcome applications from female candidates, as they are underrepresented within the Department at this level.

The Stress Neurobiology Group led by Dr Marie Holt at the University of Warwick, UK, is seeking for a Senior Research Technician to join our growing team.

"Dissecting neural pathways of stress and appetite."

The overall aim of this MRC-funded project is to improve our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying changes in appetite in response to stress. We hope to leverage that knowledge to develop new therapies to treat obesity.

This role provides a unique opportunity to learn and apply state-of-the-art Neuroscience approaches, including in situ hybridisation, single-nucleus RNA sequencing, and in vivo models, to address clinically compelling questions.

The offer holder will work closely with the PI and other lab members to facilitate their work and will be responsible for general lab management, including ordering.

Our group is based in the Neuroscience Research Cluster in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick. The lab is located in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB), a new £54m state-of-the-art research facility that combines cutting edge research infrastructure with award-winning architecture.

We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences. Our lab collaborates extensively with labs across the world.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in biomedical and/or Neuroscience laboratory approaches, including tissue labelling.

Applicants should be proficient in fundamental laboratory skills, data handling, lab organisation, standard software packages and effective communication. You should also have a clear interest in working with animals.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

For further information about the School of Life Sciences, please see our website .

We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment.

Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields.

As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

Please do not provide a continuous narrative statement in your cover letter. Instead, provide 3-4 bullet points with evidence of how you satisfy (or partially satisfy) each criteria in the Job Description.

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Expected Start Date: 1st June 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick

Job Description

JD - Senior Research Technician (111101).pdf - 188KB

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.