Research Technician Cornwall
Job description
Technical Services
Summary of the role
We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. This fixed term role is available from 1 September 2023. Working as part of the Penryn Campus Technical Services the role holder provide direct support to research activities in the van Houte lab in the ESI building, Penryn Campus.
The successful candidate will run their own independent research project around understanding genetic barriers to bacteriophage infection in the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The role includes design, preparation and execution of laboratory experiments (e.g. experimental evolution assays, whole genome sequencing, q(RT)-PCR, biochemical analyses), data collection, analyses and interpretation, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
We offer a wide range of benefits which can be found here http://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/benefits/benefits/, and include, generous holiday entitlement, pension, on-site gym and continuous investment in your personal and professional development (see http://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/technicalservices/).
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting either Stineke van Houte (email: [email protected]).
