Research Laboratory Technician (TC827)

Description

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Research Laboratory Technician

Ref: TC827

£23,715 – £27,131 per annum 

Full-Time / Fixed-Term 

UEA has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Laboratory Technician to assist in the research under the supervision of Prof Jonathan Todd and Dr Ben Miller to study “microbial DMSP cycling in plants” which is funded through an a joint BBSRC and NERC grant.

The aim of the project is to study the prevalence of DMSP in diverse plant species and the diversity of microbes cycling DMSP associated to the plants.

The successful applicant must be experienced in quantification of DMSP and DMS stocks, and synthesis and catabolic rates from plant and soil samples. You will also isolate and characterise DMSP catabolic bacteria from plant samples. You will be responsible for appropriately archiving lab microbes and environmental samples. There is an expectation to provide advice and demonstrate techniques to students in their discipline and to help manage lab safety and resourcing. You will be based at the University of East Anglia in the School of Biological Sciences.

Significant laboratory experience and bacterial culturing methods are required along with strong oral and written communication skills. 

This full-time post is available immediately, on a fixed-term basis until 22 June 2023. 

Closing Date: Monday 10 October 2022

The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.

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