Research Assistant

About the role

In this role, you will establish an imaging platform capable of detecting nanometer displacements of the locust’s Müller’s organ at a temporal resolution exceeding 10 kHz, working under the guidance, direction and supervision of the wider research team. Working closely with the principal investigator, you will assist the research team by synthesizing all data into publication form as well as preparing preliminary figures for grant applications.

About you

You will have extensive image processing skills, using Matlab, and have experience of dissecting the ear of the Desert locust. You will also have good physiological background.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Ben Warren on bw120@le.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time fixed term from 01 June 2023 to 31 August 2023