Research Technician in Evolutionary Genetics
University of East Anglia - School of Biological Sciences
| Location: | Norwich |
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| Salary: | £26,707 to £30,378 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 13th November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 30th November 2026 |
| Job Ref: | TC958 |
UEA has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician in Evolutionary Genetics to assist in research under the supervision of Dr Karl Grieshop, working on a newly funded project that aims to understand the evolutionary repeatability of sex- and age-specific fitness in Drosophila.
The aim of the project is to evaluate the genomic basis of sex- and age-specific fitness across ten Drosophila species to determine whether molecular evolution produces repeatable, predictable solutions to common adaptive challenges. The research uses a unique combination of Drosophila breeding designs, genomic resequencing, and bioinformatics.
Key duties of the role include receiving, culturing, and maintaining laboratory populations across multiple Drosophila species, carrying out regular stock maintenance, scaling up population sizes, Drosophila husbandry, and population cage assays. Key duties also include sample collection, processing, DNA extractions, quality control, liaising with colleagues and support staff on day-to-day laboratory operations, contributing to lab meetings, research discussions, and related group projects.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of disability, and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the Faculty. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Karl Grieshop via K.Grieshop@uea.ac.uk.
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