Research Technician (fixed-term role)

The Department of Life Sciences wish to appoint a Research Technician to work on a project investigating genetics of a gastrointestinal nematode parasite. You will join the Hunt laboratory at the University of Bath and work closely with collaborators at the University of Liverpool.

The main roles include field work for sample collection, maintenance of parasite cultures in the laboratory, and basic laboratory work eg DNA extraction, and you will be required to obtain a Home Office Personal License.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Visit field site locations to collect samples.
• Maintain parasite life cycles in a rodent host.
• Prepare DNA and RNA from samples for sequencing.
• Following basic laboratory protocols e.g. for cryopreservation of nematodes in liquid nitrogen.
• Work collaboratively with project partners at the University of Liverpool.

Experience working with rodents and/or nematodes is preferred but not essential and you will be fully trained in all of the laboratory techniques required for the post.

Further information:

This is a fixed-term BBSRC-funded position for a period of 3 years.

For any informal enquires about the role please contact Dr. Vicky Hunt (v.l.hunt@bath.ac.uk), however, please submit applications via the University website.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme;
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance;
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements.;
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce;
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

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