Research Technician (Antifungal Drug Testing)

This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term (12 month) basis.

Summary of the role:

The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM) seeks an experienced research technician to join a recently funded 12-month programme of antifungal drug optimisation at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology. This exciting new programme connects MRC CMM researchers with pharmaceutical industry experts, and clinician scientists in the UK, Uganda and South Africa to optimise the development of new therapies for invasive fungal diseases.

The post holder will be testing a new drug that is in development for phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. It is the most promising antifungal treatment in development, however, many antifungal drugs rapidly lose effectiveness when used in isolation and our previous work has shown that the use of combination treatments (combinations of 2 or 3 different drugs) improve survival and prevent resistance. We have safe, affordable partner drugs, and optimisation of combination antifungal approaches is critical to safeguard the utility and resilience of the new drug before its entry into clinic.

Organisational context:

The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.  

This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

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

Further information

Please contact Elaine Bignell (e.bignell@exeter.ac.uk)

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