Drosophila Research Technician

Location: University of Exeter

Research Group: James Wakefield (www.thewakefieldlab.com)

Salary scale: £19,828 – £25,023

Duration: 1st June 2016 – 31st August 2018 (with possible 3 yr renewal)

We wish to recruit a Research Technician to support the work of Dr James Wakefield.  The successful applicant will assist Dr Wakefield in the day-to-day management of the lab and work on an interdisciplinary project aimed at understanding the fundamental process of mitotic spindle formation in the model organism, Drosophila melanogaster. As such, this position represents an opportunity to work in a creative, collegiate and interdisciplinary research environment, making an essential contribution to an internationally-leading research programme.

The successful applicant will support a wide range of research activities, including supporting and training undergraduate and post-graduate research students, working closely with the PI to organise and co-ordinate aspects of lab-management, overseeing the culture and maintenance of Drosophilalaboratory stocks and undertaking their own independent research project. They will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants will possess a relevant first degree (BSc Honours) in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics or a related subject and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of research methods and techniques to work within the established research programme. Applicants will be able to demonstrate skills in genetics, biochemical techniques, microscopy and cell biology. Previous experience working with Drosophila would be a distinct advantage.

For further information, please see

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANM107/research-technician/

Informal contact is encouraged:

email J.G.Wakefield@ex.ac.uk, or telephone (07966 660604)

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