Research Technician in Plant Parasitic Nematology

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time
Research Technician in Plant Parasitic Nematology

Are you an early career researcher looking for a challenge? Do you have a background in plant parasitic nematology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The role will involve setting up glasshouse trials to determine the putative effects of various reagents on the biology of plant parasitic nemodes. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working with plant parasitic nematodes. Cultures of plant parasitic nemodes will have to maintained to provide starting material to infect glasshouse trials. The ability to set up glasshouse trials, to look after and maintain the plants is essentials. Nematodes will need to stained or recovered from the plants. The plants and nematodes will have to be assessed for the effect of treatment. Results must be electronically recorded.

You should be educated to A level/ BTEC level or equivalent, with particular knowledge and skills in general plant housekeeping .You may also have glasshouse experience, laboratory experience, and practical experience in microscopy or tissue culture.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas).
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

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Contract Type:  Fixed Term (until 30 August 2024 (to complete specific time limited work))

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