Salary Range: £31,387 – 36,924 (Incremental progression)
Commencing: 1st January 2025 - Ending: 31st July 2026
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive Senior Research Technician to join the research laboratory led by Dr Shivanand Hegde at Keele University. The successful candidate will contribute to an Academy of Medical Sciences funded Springboard Award to investigate the interactions between gut bacteria and arboviruses in mosquitoes and to develop new approaches to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. The post holder will provide technical support with molecular procedures, mosquito rearing, and their infection with Zika and chikungunya viruses in the laboratory.
Minimum Requirements:
It is essential that you hold a BSc degree or have equivalent experience in a relevant area of research, e.g., molecular microbiology and virology with laboratory management experience. Experience of working in a laboratory setting is essential along with theoretical and practical knowledge of techniques such as handling of bacterial and virus cultures, cell culture, DNA/RNA/Protein extraction/purification, PCR/qPCR, and gel electrophoresis.
Previous work experience using insects, insect tissues, and/or microbial and viral cultures is desirable.
The Benefits:
* Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine).
* Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave.
* Excellent staff pension scheme.
* Access to continued personal, professional, and career development.
* On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery.
* Discounted health & fitness facilities on-site.
* Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility).
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
How to Apply:
To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Shivanand Hegde (s.m.hegde@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 24 November 2024
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