Research Technician (Bioinformatics)

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The above full-time post is available, on a fixed term basis, from May 2024 to November 1st 2024 with the possibility of extension in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The post will be based in the Biosciences Department, Geoffrey Pope Building, Streatham Campus.

The post

Dr. Rhys Farrer wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support his work on genomics, transcriptomics and epigenomics of fungal pathogens. This Wellcome funded post is available from May 2024 to November 1^st 2024 with the prospect of an extension. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing one or more bioinformatic-centric projects on a fungal pathogen, including research into Cryptococcus, Candida and/or Chytrids. They will also be responsible for overseeing a bioinformatic-centric project on a fungal pathogen, including research into genomics, transcriptomics and epigenomics. 

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to demonstrate a willingness to focus on bioinformatic techniques.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information please contact Dr. Rhys Farrer, e-mail r.farrer@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727594.

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