Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

The Pellegrini Lab (https://www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/directory/adam-pellegrini) at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge is recruiting 2 technicians (tenure of 1 year) to help with laboratory analyses as part of a UKRI funded project evaluating how fire and grazing impact ecosystem carbon stocks and turnover. This position is ideal for candidates with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for laboratory work in ecological and biogeochemical research.

Main responsibilities and duties

The work will take place in a laboratory setting, five days a week. The technician will be responsible for preparing soil samples from seven field sites and conducting laboratory analyses to assess carbon stocks and nutrients. Additionally, the technician will assist with data entry.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please quote reference PD47545 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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