Project associate Work, Jobs in Sheffield, Eng (with Salaries)

Research Technician
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Service Technician
Crane Payment Innovations —Sheffield
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Associate Data Scientist
Charles River Laboratories —High Peak
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
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Research Associate in Machine Learning for Next-Generation Hardware
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Research Associate - Specialism in Wetlab with potential Bioinformatics experience
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Associate in Swarm Robot Localisation, Mapping and Inspection
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- C++
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Service Support - EHS Coordinator
Videojet —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Work Winning Lead - Water
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director – Computational Chemistry
Concept Life Sciences —Chapel en le Frith
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership
- Free parking
Principal/Associate River Engineer
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Master Data Management Architect
Methods Business and Digital Technology —Sheffield
- £75,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
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Facilities Manager
SC Johnson Professional —Denby
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Associate Director, Estimating - Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
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Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate
Turner & Townsend —Sheffield
- Full-time
Quick apply
Immigration Consultant
Fragomen —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Research Associate (CareQuAI)
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £47,389 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Maintenance/Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/Assembly Technician - Nottingham, UK, (RME)
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Sheffield
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- English
- Project management
- Flexible schedule
Teaching Associate in Russian
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £48,423 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Research Associate in Oxide Materials Synthesis
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Research Technician

University of Sheffield -
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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term contract
£27,319 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Report writing
Doctoral degree
Microsoft Office
Statistical analysis
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Technician

Posting Start Date: 29/07/2026

Job Id: 2920

School/Department: School of Medicine & Population Health

Work Arrangement: Part Time (On site)

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Salary per annum (£): 27,319.00

Closing Date: 26/08/2026

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

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 experience does not 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

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

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 www.gov.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

https://sheffield.ac.uk/sitran

For informal enquiries about this job contact Dr Scott Allen at [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

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

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.

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