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This role provides senior technical leadership in actinide solid state science within the Actinides Centre of Excellence (ACE; ), a collaboration between the University of Manchester and AWE. ACE is a 5-year research programme across three key theme areas to undertake fundamental research into actinide materials, and has the intention to grow by the inclusion of other national partners and universities. The postholder will lead the deployment, operation, development, and optimisation of specialist research equipment and processes, particularly glovebox-based systems for handling actinide materials. Working collaboratively with academic, technical and external partners, the role will deliver high-impact research, specialist training and technical innovation, while ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of nuclear laboratory facilities. The role contributes to strengthening research capability, supporting growth of ACE activities, and delivering impactful outcomes for the nuclear sector. The role offers the opportunity to lead the technical delivery of research infrastructures and capabilities in actinide solid state science R&D, working in conjunction with the ACE team of academics, PDRAs and PhD students, the meet the following specific aims: Lead the deployment, operation, development and optimisation of specialist glovebox systems for handling actinide materials, and associated instrumentation for studying such materials. Development and implementation of actinide materials handling procedures to ensure worker safety, preservation of instrumentation and gloveboxes contamination and high-quality technical outputs. Provide specialist training and advice for ACE users, particularly when utilising newly acquired and bespoke designed instrumentation. Drive continuous improvement of technical services within ACE to strengthen research capability and outputs in nuclear science and engineering. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Marc Schmidt (Senior Technical Specialist) Email: General enquiries: Email: Technical support: This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special. Overview We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the research group led by Dr Anestis Tsakiridis. The successful applicant will provide support for routine human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) culture and differentiation, preparation of samples and analysis. General lab management duties will also be required. This work is part of an MRC DPFS-funded project aiming to develop a cell therapy to treat Hirschsprung disease. Applicants must have a BSc or MSc (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological discipline such as Stem Cell/Developmental Biology and experience with the following techniques: cell (ideally hPSC) culture, RNA isolation; quantitative real time PCR; immunostaining; fluorescence/confocal microscopy; flow cytometry. Strong IT skills and knowledge including experience with a range of laboratory software and excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and plan own workload to agreed protocols and deadlines are also essential. Main duties and responsibilities Routinely work flexibly on weekdays and at weekends to carry out routine culture, differentiation and harvesting of various hPSC cell lines. Analysis of harvested samples e.g. by immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry and qPCR. Assist in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Provide assistance to other members of the laboratory when required. Accurately record results, providing analysis and presenting findings to colleagues. Carry out lab management tasks e.g. stock maintenance, reagent purchasing etc. Be involved with the development and testing of new techniques/approaches, including the monitoring and maintenance of equipment and systems for use by staff and students. Contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication in international journals. Contribute to the group's wider dissemination of research through outreach and public engagement activities. Prioritise own work within a general schedule to meet deadlines and appropriate standards and assist the PI and other staff in planning future work, including coordinating arrangements and delegating tasks to others. Analyse and problem solve to understand and interpret information and make recommendations, e.g., skills for analysing data and reports, diagnosing, and troubleshooting technical equipment. Attend all required safety and training courses, comply with required safety, licensing, and technical regulations, and assist the PI in ensuring the lab is also compliant. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Criteria BSc or MSc (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological discipline such as Stem Cell/Developmental Biology Essential Application/interview Experience with the following techniques: cell (ideally hPSC) culture, RNA isolation; quantitative real time PCR; immunostaining; fluorescence/confocal microscopy; flow cytometry Essential Application/interview Strong IT skills and knowledge including experience with a range of laboratory software Essential Application/interview Effective written and verbal communication skills: report writing, delivering presentations, developing relationships and working successfully with collaborators and partners Essential Application/interview Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and plan own workload to agreed protocols and deadlines Essential Application/interview Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving and adapt own skills to new circumstances Essential Application/interview Experience in qPCR, immunostaining, flow cytometry and fluorescence/confocal microscopy techniques Desirable Application/interview Experience in lab management Desirable Application/interview Further Information Grade 6 Salary £32,080 - £33,002 per annum Work arrangement Full-time (35 hours per week) Duration Fixed-term for 36 months from 1 January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter) Line manager Senior Lecturer (Principal investigator) Direct reports None Right to work in the UK If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website. Our website School of Biosciences and Tsakiridis Lab For informal enquiries about this job contact: Anestis Tsakiridis (Senior Lecturer / Principal investigator) at Next steps in the recruitment process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in the weeks after the closing date. following interview of shortlisted candidates. This will consist of a short research presentation and an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within two weeks of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact . Our vision and strategic plan We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window). What we offer A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies access to menopause support in the workplace paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window). We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. Closing Date :15/09/2026 The University of Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of each role and the guidance from the Department for Education. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): - Childcare disqualification - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - Medical - Online and social media - Eligibility to work - Satisfactory references - Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Safeguarding policy Employment of ex-offenders policy

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and highly committed laboratory-based Research Technician to join the Nanotherapeutics Lab as part of a newly funded Cancer Research UK (CRUK) research programme. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work at the interface of neuro-oncology, nanomedicine, and translational cancer research, within a programme with clear clinical relevance and long-term ambition. The Research Technician will provide essential technical support across a range of project-specific research activities. These will include cell culture (primary cultures, stem cells, and cancer cell lines), tissue processing and histology, immunohistochemistry and immunoassays (e.g. ELISA), and microscopy techniques including fluorescence and confocal imaging. The role will also involve supporting in vivo animal studies, including routine monitoring and the performance of procedures in accordance with relevant licences and regulations. The successful candidate will join the Nanotherapeutics Lab, a diverse and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team based within the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. The lab is closely embedded within the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine, the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, providing access to a unique ecosystem of expertise in neuroscience, cancer biology, imaging, nanotechnology, and translational research. The research environment is fast-moving, collaborative, inclusive, and supportive of career development. This CRUK-funded position is full-time (1.0 FTE) for 2 years in the first instance, with funding and the possibility in place to extend for up to 6 years, subject to progress. We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications. Our benefits include: For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here . Our benefits include: Our benefits include: Generous employer contribution pension 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure Ride to work and EV car scheme available For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here . We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy .

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special. Overview As a Technician you will work as an integral member of the School's existing technical team. Reporting to Professor Sergio Rutella, you will assist in the planning, design, and execution of a range of experimental procedures in addition to the maintenance of a range of specialist equipment to support research activities. You will provide technical expertise to research projects led by Professor Rutella, alongside administration duties such as record keeping and ordering consumables. You will adopt high working standards to ensure the Division's technical team continues to be recognised for its service excellence and exemplary Health and Safety record. Main duties and responsibilities Perform research experiments as required. Support the daily running of Professor Rutella's laboratory to ensure continued safe and reliable service excellence. Specific roles & responsibilities: Present data and results to Professor Rutella's research group and wider audiences as required. Perform general laboratory maintenance, including ordering, routine maintenance of equipment, consumables, stocks, etc. Maintain comprehensive, accurate and tidy records of research work, cell line usage etc. Maintain lab databases, including CoSHH, stocks, etc. Provide a high-quality, detailed and effective technical service. Liaise with Professor Rutella regarding potential work, provide guidance, and carry out experimental procedures. Where required provide cost estimates and timescales for work and work materials. Provide technical advice and training/demonstrations in the use of specialised equipment to staff, students, and visitors, ensuring that Health and Safety is maintained throughout. Contribute as part of larger, Division-wide collaborative projects Professor Rutella is involved with to support the achievement of project objectives. Plan experimental tasks up to 3 weeks ahead, although advance planning may vary from 1 week - 3 months ahead depending on the research programme and scale. Provide a high standard of customer service to staff, students, and visitors. Make suggestions for improving service and refer customers to senior colleagues as appropriate. Use, monitor and maintain a range of general and specialist technical equipment to meet the needs of the Division with regard to teaching and experimental work, ensuring minimum impact is caused by faulty equipment. Be involved in the development, testing and construction of new equipment and/or techniques. This involves installing, monitoring and maintaining technical equipment and systems. Maintain an awareness and commitment to the relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations. Provide safety information to staff and students. Carry out and document risk assessments on student and staff activities, maintain training records and liaise with the Division Safety Officer to ensure compliance with legislation and University policies. Work collaboratively across School of Medicine & Population Health divisions, providing support, advice and guidance when required. As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. An Ordinary or Higher National Diploma in a relevant scientific field (or have equivalent experience) - Essential (Application/interview) Experience of working in a technical support environment - Desirable (Application/interview) Role-specific skills: Processing of human samples Flow cytometry Cell culture - Essential (Application/interview) Other skills: Molecular biology techniques (PCR, library preparation) Histopathology techniques - Desirable (Application/interview) Excellent knowledge of safe working practices and experience of applying Health and Safety in a laboratory environment - Desirable (Application/interview) Technical professional registration or the willingness to work towards this - Essential (Application/interview) Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate to academic, research and technical staff at all levels within the organisation - Essential (Application/interview) Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving - Essential (Application/interview) Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities - Essential (Application/interview) Ability to work to tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy - Essential (Application/interview) Understanding of the health and safety issues relevant to the area and the ability to instil good health and safety practices within a team - Essential (Application/interview) Further Information Grade: G5 Salary: £27,319-£29,588 Work arrangement: Full-time 35 hours per week Duration: 3.5 years Line manager: Professor Sergio Rutella, Professor of Cancer Immunotherapy, SMPH Direct reports: None Our website: For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Sergio Rutella at Next steps in the recruitment process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on 25 August 2026. This will consist of an interview and a short power-point presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 17 August 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact the Staffing Team at . Our vision and strategic plan We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window). What we offer A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Technical Career Route A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies support for those going through the menopause paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window). We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision ( ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

Overview Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician within an internationally recognised research group in a vibrant and stimulating environment at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). This post is at the translational medicine interface in motor neuron disease (MND) research also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join an exciting project focussed on pyruvate metabolism and hypoxia in human stem cell models of ALS. We are looking for a practically skilled, well-organised and committed Research Technician who will join the team led by Dr Scott Allen and Dr Ryan West. The person will be supporting a lab based project to differentiate induced neuronal progenitor cell (iNPCs) from ALS patients into iAstrocytes and investigate how the disease affects pyruvate metabolism pathways under normoxia and hypoxia. You will be working under the direction of Dr Allen and a post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) employed on the project. You will have a strong background in molecular and cellular (neuro) biology and should be strongly motivated, self-driven, and able to accept direction and be an excellent team player. Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are expected. This is part time (21 hours per week), fixed-term post with a start date of 4th January 2027 and an expected end date of 30 April 2028. Salary will be competitive and will be set at the appropriate point on the research technician scale. Main duties and responsibilities You will work alongside the PDRA to perform the iNPC tissue culture and sample collection required for the project, this will require flexible working based on the needs of the project. You will also be expected to keep excellent experimental records and prepare reports regularly for Dr Allen. You will be required to liaise with other project members including collaborators at the University of Sheffield to coordinate experiments as well as help with general lab duties. Furthermore, you will be expected to carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Experience in neuroscience, or cellular biology. (Essential, Application/interview) Experience of metabolic approaches to study human disease under normoxia and hypoxia in vitro and or in vivo. (Desirable, Application/interview) Experience of primary tissue culture. (Essential, Application/interview) Generic IT skills, including the ability to use statistical programs, in addition to Microsoft Office suite. (Essential, Application) Experience of designing experiments, collecting and analysing data and experience in statistical methods and analysis. (Essential, Application/interview) Awareness of laboratory safety and general laboratory competence. (Desirable, Application) Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills, ability to communicate to staff at all levels. (Essential, Application/interview) Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet deadlines. (Essential, Application/interview) Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving. (Desirable, Application/interview) Attention to detail and a proven ability to keep accurate and reliable records. (Essential, Application/interview) Ability to work under pressure. (Essential, Interview) Good organisational and time management skills. (Essential, Application/interview) Further Information Grade: 5.1 Salary: £27,319 pro rata Work arrangement: Part-time 60% on-site Duration: 4th January 2027-30th April 2028 Line manager: Dr Scott Allen Direct reports: Dr Scott Allen Right to work in the UK: This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship under the UK Visa & Immigration points based system. Information on alternative visa options is available on . If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website. Our website: For informal enquiries about this job contact Dr Scott Allen at Next steps in the recruitment process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in November 2026. This will consist of a 60-90 minute interview with 10 minute presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 12th October 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Dr Scott Allen at Our vision and strategic plan We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window). What we offer A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Technical Career Route A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies access to menopause support in the workplace paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window). We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

The University of Manchester's Cai Laboratory in Manchester is seeking a Senior Technician to provide hands-on molecular biology and biochemistry support, including media preparation (yeast media SC, YPD) and cell culture for bacteria, yeast and plant cells, under supervision of the PI. You will assist ongoing research projects, ensure microbiological health and safety procedures, train staff, coordinate scheduling and group activities, and oversee daily lab operations to maintain a compliant

The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) invites applications for a part-time Research Technician to support a project on pyruvate metabolism and hypoxia in iNPC-derived iAstrocytes. This role offers 21 hours per week, working with Dr Scott Allen and a PDRA, and starts 4 January 2027 with an end date of 30 April 2028. We seek a motivated scientist with strong molecular biology skills, excellent communication, and a proven ability to work well in a team and maintain precise

This position forms part of Manchester's development of synthetic biology approaches for next generation biotechnology, and will be based in Professor Patrick Cai's ( ) research group. The group is located in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), a unique cross-disciplinary research institute at the University of Manchester, which brings together more than 450 researchers with expertise in the foundational sciences supporting Synthetic Biology, including molecular biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, computer science and medicine and as such is at the forefront of international developments in the emerging science of Synthetic Biology. The Cai laboratory has pioneered the design, construction and characterization of completely synthetic eukaryotic chromosomes. The group is actively exploring new applications of artificial chromosome technology, including the generation of novel natural product-like chemical matter. The Cai lab was recently awarded an ARIA grant to develop synthetic plant artificial chromosomes, and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Challenge pilot grant to develop artificial chromosome-based strategies for discovery of novel anti-TB agents. We are now seeking to recruit a skilled Senior Technician to join the team with a good understanding and practical experience of modern molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. The purpose of this role is to: Provide expertise in lab media preparation, particularly specialised yeast media (e.g. SC, YPD, etc), and perform cell culture for bacteria, yeast and plant cells as required. Support and assist our ongoing research projects where required, in the area of synthetic biology and genomics, under the supervision of the PI. Work with the PI to ensure full compliance in microbiological health and safety procedures and be responsible for training / oversight of correct microbiological techniques. Assist the PI in scheduling management / coordination, as well as organising research group activities, including lab meetings and other events, lab inductions, and ensure safety systems and procedures are kept up to date and relevant. Oversee daily laboratory operations and manage the co-ordination of a growing and diverse research group to keep the research environment functional, compliant and well organised. Generous employer pension contribution Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays Purple Place employee discount platform For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here . We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy . Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Derren Heyes Email: General enquiries and administrative support Technical and job portal support Applications close at midnight on the closing date. Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special. Overview We have an exciting opportunity to join the Johnston lab within the School of Medicine and Population Health. The role is part of a major new externally funded interdisciplinary programme led by Dr Thomas Paterson, bringing together bioengineering, microbiology, neuroscience and translational neurotechnology. The programme will explore whether engineered fungal networks can be developed as controllable bioelectronic interface materials. Current neural-interface technologies remain limited by trade-offs between surgical invasiveness, tissue compatibility, spatial coverage and long-term function. Fungal networks offer a distinctive biological platform: soft, three-dimensional structures that can be grown, modified and tested as part of future bioelectronic interface systems. The appointed candidate will contribute to an ambitious research programme developing candidate fungal biointerfaces and evaluating them against clear safety, control and functional criteria as part of a large multidisciplinary team. You will lead the fungal engineering strand of the programme, developing candidate fungal chassis with properties required for controllable bioelectronic interface materials. This will include fungal strain selection, culture and characterisation; reporter or labelled background strains; genome editing or other molecular approaches; strain validation; and reliable handover of candidate fungal materials to the safety and function work packages. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in filamentous fungi, fungal genetics, CRISPR/genome editing, molecular microbiology, reporter strain construction, fungal morphology or related synthetic biology approaches. Experience with fungal systems would be valuable, but we welcome candidates with strong transferable expertise in microbial genetics and engineering. The role would suit a highly motivated researcher who can work independently while contributing to a large interdisciplinary programme. You will be expected to develop robust experimental workflows, work closely with colleagues across the biological and bioelectronic strands of the project, and contribute to publications, milestone reporting and future development of the platform. Main duties and responsibilities Design and generate engineered fungal candidates. Apply CRISPR/genome editing, reporter strain generation, molecular cloning, genotyping and validation methods as appropriate to the project. Characterise fungal growth, thermotolerance, morphology, branching, hyphal fusion/non-fusion, sporulation/propagule behaviour and rescue sensitivity. Develop and maintain a candidate fungal strain collection for bioelectronic interface testing. Develop or support assays for external growth arrest, auxotrophy/nutrient dependency and containment. Prepare standardised fungal candidate handoff packages for downstream biological and functional testing. Establish and maintain fungal culture, strain banking, recovery, passage and quality-control workflows. Maintain accurate records. Work closely with researchers in host compatibility and bioelectronic interface function. Assist with relevant research as directed by the project proposal in conjunction with other project members, to achieve the milestones and deliverables established in the project plan. Design, conduct, analyse and document experiments within your area of expertise. Maintain detailed, accurate and timely records of experimental procedures, results, data analyses and decisions. Work independently and alongside project partners to meet project objectives. Coordinate with other work packages to ensure candidate fungal materials are tested consistently across safety, control and functional assays. Contribute to candidate downselection, milestone evidence packs and progress reporting. Maintain equipment, software and supplies required for the project work. Follow mandatory Health and Safety policies and procedures, including COSHH, biosafety, GM requirements where applicable, and standard operating procedures. Liaise with the academic principal investigator and other academic co-investigators, collaborators and technical staff. Carry out strategic planning over the duration of the project in conjunction with other project members, including planning and scheduling of experimental work and resource requirements. Read academic papers, journals, books and professional literature to understand the context of the project within the wider literature. Disseminate research findings to project staff and other stakeholders, including written project reports, presentations at project meetings and contributions to reports, manuscripts or future funding applications. As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Criteria PhD, or equivalent experience, in fungal biology, microbiology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, genetics, bioengineering or a related discipline Proven ability in research and evidence of research output Practical experience in fungal or microbial culture and aseptic technique Specialist knowledge and practical experience in molecular biology, genome editing, CRISPR, strain construction, reporter systems or related genetic engineering methods Ability to design, troubleshoot and validate genetic or phenotypic modification strategies Experience with genotyping, sequencing-based validation, microscopy or phenotype characterisation Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to translate complex information clearly Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team Experience working with filamentous fungi, fungal morphology, sporulation/conidiation, fungal stress responses or fungal containment (Desirable) Experience with host-cell interaction assays, microscopy-based tracking, bioelectronic materials or projects involving regulated biological materials (Desirable) Essential or desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Desirable Desirable Stage(s) assessed at Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Interview / Application Further Information Grade: 7 Salary: £38,784 - £47,389 Work arrangement: Full-time Duration: 1/10/2026 - 30/6/2029 Line manager: Professor of Infection Biology Direct reports: N/A Right to work in the UK: If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website. Our website: Contact: Dr Thomas Paterson, Project PI: or Prof Simon Johnston, position line manager at Next steps in the recruitment process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place approximately 2 weeks after close of the application submission deadline. This will consist of interview and presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage approximately 2 weeks after close of the application process. Contact if you require any reasonable adjustments. Our vision and strategic plan We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window). What we offer A minimum of 38days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality . click apply for full job details

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Leith Walk Primary School. The role is part-time, 10 hours per week, 40 weeks sessional, with shifts Monday to Friday 6pm-8pm. It offers secure permanent positions, flexible hours, and excellent pension benefits. You will join Facilities Management to clean and maintain a safe environment across school buildings, including emergency cleaning and keyholding duties. PVG checks are required. Training and development are supported.

University of Sheffield is seeking a senior leader to develop and implement strategic estates and facilities programmes. You will drive a high-impact portfolio of commercial activities, working with Catalyst and Project Co. to deliver value for students and staff. The role requires balancing long-term strategic direction with day-to-day operations, leading large teams, and delivering world-class operational performance within a major research university.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special. Create a culture of service excellence focused on delivering a world-class student and staff experience. A leading global university renowned for the excellence, impact and the distinctiveness of its research-led learning and teaching across a wide range of disciplines, we are home to 30,000 of the brightest students and over 8,000 staff from more than 140 countries around the world. We want Sheffield to be an international centre of excellence for centuries to come, so we recruit ambitious, creative people from across the globe and we nurture their talent. Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will take full responsibility for developing and implementing key University strategies for our expansive accommodation portfolio which supports student recruitment. In addition, development and implementation of strategies to deliver estates & facilities campus services and commercial activities including wholly owned subsidiaries, all of which support the University's Strategic Delivery Plan. The role holder will also be the University of Sheffield strategic lead for the contract and relationship with Catalyst and the Project Co. joint venture. It is a wide-ranging remit where the postholder will have responsibility for a portfolio of commercial activities with budgetary and financial performance in the region of £60-£65m commercial revenue. You would be accountable for a team of c.500+ multidisciplinary staff within Estates & Facilities and c.150 in the wholly owned subsidiary UNICUS (where you would be Director of Operations). In totality, this is one of the largest and most unique roles of its kind in the higher education sector, requiring a combination of commercial ability with a strong service ethos. You will be a leader who is passionate about people and culture with a proven track record in the development of resilient and high functioning teams. This is a post that will suit individuals who can adopt a long term approach to strategy alongside the rigours of day to day world class operations. It will suit leaders with a career history of delivering innovation across a similarly wide range of commercial and hospitality services. To learn more about the role and opportunity, please visit the candidate brochure at AD of Campus and Commercial Services. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20 September 2026. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. Closing Date :20/09/2026 We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision ( ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

Early Years Assistant - Fixed term until 29/06/2027 St Joseph's RC Primary School Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional) Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm We are looking for a conscientious, committed Early Years Assistant with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of our Early Learning and Childcare team. Previous experience of working in a nursery would be desirable. At St. Joseph's RC Primary School, our aim is to provide an exciting and welcoming learning community where every child is guided and encouraged to achieve their best, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning. School Motto: Put your heart into all that you do! Values: Faith Achievement Learning Love Please note that these posts are currently subject to review and also have a mobility clause meaning there is a chance successful candidates could be moved to a different school in the future. EYAs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, the total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities burgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X View Early Years Assistant job pack View Sessional Working Information

St Joseph's RC Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Assistant on a fixed term contract until 29 June 2027. The role is 30 hours per week over 39 weeks, with term-time pattern from Monday to Thursday 8.30am-3.30pm and Friday 8.30am-12.30pm. The salary ranges £26,806-£27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional). The post requires a conscientious, committed individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Build the UK's next major advanced materials & manufacturing innovation system Unit M is seeking an ambitious, commercially minded industry leader to take on one of the most distinctive advanced materials innovation leadership roles in the UK. As Managing Director, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Innovation Centres, you will lead the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre in Manchester's Oxford Road Innovation District and the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre in Atom Valley, Rochdale, as two connected parts of a single innovation system. This is a role for someone who wants to build something substantial, impactful and resilient. GEIC is already established as a nationally significant industry-facing innovation facility. SMMC will extend that capability into scale-up, manufacturing readiness and sustainable production in North-East Greater Manchester. Together, they create a powerful route for companies to move from research insight and proof of concept through to de-risking, prototyping, application development and scale-up. You will bring strong commercial judgement, advanced materials credibility and the confidence to sell the space, services, technical capability and partnership offer of both centres. You will grow the commercial pipeline, shape compelling propositions for industry, and build lasting relationships with start-ups, scale-ups, established manufacturers, investors, government and innovation partners. We are looking for someone with strong personal networks and real understanding of how advanced materials can create value across priority UK sectors, including manufacturing, construction, energy, composites, coatings, machinery, digitalisation and sustainable production. You will already have strong UK visibility and be looking for the platform to grow your reputation nationally and internationally; and be ready for a role that gives you the scale, mandate and institutional backing to do so. You will : Lead GEIC and SMMC as a single, integrated, advanced materials innovation system, with a clear strategy, commercial plan and external proposition. Grow income, utilisation, partnerships and reputation by actively selling the centres' space, services, specialist facilities and technical capability. Use your industry networks and market insight to create demand, attract partners and build a strong pipeline of commercially valuable opportunities. Connect research-led innovation in the Oxford Road Innovation District with scale-up and manufacturing capability in Atom Valley. Represent the centres, Unit M and the University at senior levels regionally, nationally and internationally. Lead multidisciplinary teams across two sites, setting a commercially confident, collaborative and externally focused culture. We are particularly interested in people who can bring: Commercial leadership experience in advanced materials, manufacturing, engineering, innovation, technology or a related industrial field. A track record of business development, sales, income generation, partnership growth or market-facing service development. Credibility with industry and strong personal networks that can be used to build demand and open doors. The ability to translate technical capability into propositions that matter to business. Ambition to build a high-profile national and international platform for advanced materials innovation and commercialisation. If you are an industry leader who wants to move beyond delivering within an existing system and instead shape, grow and lead a new one, this role offers the mandate, assets, partnerships and institutional backing to make that happen. As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Vicky Roth Email Address: General enquiries and administrative support Technical and job portal support This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the job description which contains the person specification criteria.