About the role
We are seeking a full-time Lab Manager to take on a lab management role, joining the team of Prof Elsa Fouragnan at the University of Plymouth, UK, to enable smooth daily running of the Brain Stimulation Lab, at the Brain Research and Imaging Centre. You will be responsible for managing equipment associated with Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS), to ensure optimization of research output, providing technical support for all members of the lab, including PIs, researchers, post-graduate and undergraduate students.
The is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis from 1 September 2026 for 6 months due to funding.
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Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Elsa Fouragnan: by email at
[email protected]
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
