SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (PLANT AND BACTERIAL LAB TECHNICIAN) (110574-0625)

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
School of Life Sciences
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2027
Salary
£30,805 - £34,132 per annum
About the Role

FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT GEORGE BASSEL (PROFESSOR) GEORGE.BASSEL@WARWICK.AC.UK

We are seeking a Plant and Microbial Lab Technician to support an ARIA-funded project towards the development of a novel crop transformation technology.
The successful candidate will join the lab of Prof George Bassel, University of Warwick as an ARIA R&D Creator, working in a team to overcome the transformation bottleneck in crop biotechnology.
The role is initially as a fixed term contract for 18 months, full time (1.0 FTE) at 36.5 h per week, with an expected start date of September 1, 2025 at latest.
This project is funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), and subject to contract negotiations.
About the research group
You will join the Bassel group in the School of Life Sciences at Warwick University. We are a diverse group of interdisciplinary scientists who study plant response to the environment and using this information to engineer climate-resilient crops. This work represents a key enabling technology to reach this goal.
For more information about our lab visit https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/gbassel/
We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.
About You
We are looking for someone with expertise in plant transformation, plant growth and molecular genetics. Applicants should be proficient in plant transformation approaches, molecular cloning, plant growth and preferably bacterial genetics.
Candidates must also have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent environment; this ethic has enabled us to gain an Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience does not match exactly. We also encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’*.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).

You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

• Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

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