Research Technician

Fixed-term, Part-time

University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham

£16,540 - £17,503 per annum, pro rata, depending on skills and experience. 

Applications are invited for the above post based at The University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Nottingham.  This BBSRC funded project will analyse the relationship between gene expression and cell expansion in Arabidopsis. For example see: Bassel et al (2011), Genome-wide network model capturing seed germination reveals coordinated regulation of plant cellular phase transitions. PNAS (USA) 108:9709-14

For further information see: www.georgebassellab.com

Candidates should hold two A’Levels or equivalent in relevant subjects, plus some relevant technical/scientific experience or have considerable work experience in a relevant technical or scientific role as well as having an interest in plant science. The position involves growth and maintenance of plants in controlled environment chambers, routine molecular biology procedures and daily maintenance of the laboratory.

Hours of work are 18.5 per week and this post will be offered on a fixed-term until 28 February 2016.

Informal enquiries may be addressed Dr. G Bassel, tel: (0)121 41 42502 or email: g.w.bassel@bham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 5206.  Please quote ref. SCI12069. 

Closing date: 15 May 2013