Last Date: 08 November 2023.
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 Exeter and the University of Tokyo.
The main roles include 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
· 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
Experience working with nematodes is essential. You will be fully trained in all of the laboratory techniques required for the post.
This BBSRC funded research technician position will join a group of researchers working on parasite genetics.
This position is suitable for someone with laboratory experience working with parasitic nematodes.
The role will include maintaining parasite cultures and collecting samples of parasites for downstream analyses. The role will involve using techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction and preparing samples for sequencing. Experience working with nematodes is essential.
Further information
This is a fixed-term role for a period of up to 18 months
Note, an animal license will be required to carry out the work in this role.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vicky Hunt
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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