About the role
The post-holder will be based within the Centre for Phage Research at the University of Leicester. Laboratory-based research is essential for advancing society but it is also extremely energy and resource intensive. It’s estimated that laboratories are responsible for around 2% of global plastic waste and use 3-10 times more energy per meter squared than a typical office. This project aims to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the Centre in line with the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF). You will work alongside researchers using bacteriophages, or phages, which are viruses that attack bacterial cells and offer the potential as new therapeutics as alternatives to antimicrobials. You will advise on and implement sustainability actions to reduce the Centre’s carbon footprint while maintaining an environment that supports research quality.
About you
The post holder will have good Laboratory and Microbiological skills with the ability to analyse and problem solve. Good IT skills with experience of Microsoft software will be essential to this role. We are looking for a team player who can support the broader research group with the ability to prioritise tasks within agreed work schedules. Evidence of continued personal development of subject expertise would be desirable to this role.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Martha Clokie at mrjc1@leicester.ac.uk.
Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months from 1 September 2025.
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