Research Officer - Sensory Neuroscience

About The University

Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.

This is a Fixed Term Position in auditory and balance research funded by the BBSRC until 30th April 2029.

The postholder will contribute to exciting experimental research investigating the structure and function of the cupulae of the lateral line neuromasts. The role will involve production of zebrafish mutants, analysis of zebrafish behaviour and expression and proteomic analysis of cupula genes in the laboratory of Dr Emma Kenyon at Swansea University Medical School and 2‑photon calcium imaging and micro phonics at the University of Sheffield in the laboratory of Professor Walter Marcotti.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their research profile, contribute to publications and project outputs, engage with partners and participate in the development of future research activities.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1‑hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh.

Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.