RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN INSECT SYMBIOSIS
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The University of Liverpool |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 096693 |
Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (HLS)
INSTITUTE OF INFECTION, VET & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY & BEHAVIOUR
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN INSECT SYMBIOSIS
- GRADE 5
£29,179 - £33,482 pa
Greg Hurst’s lab at the University of Liverpool seeks a grade 5 research technician with experience in insect husbandry, experimentation, and molecular biology to assist in a project exploring how symbionts move between host species and how they are impacted by environmental conditions. The primary duties will be to perform experiments on insect-symbiont interactions, along with DNA extraction, PCR and qPCR assays as needed, and to maintain research records. The successful candidate will work in a collegial, supportive environment, contribute to lab meetings and journal clubs if desired, and, have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques.
You should have a BTEC Higher Level (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
The post is available until 29 May 2028.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 096693 Closing Date: 21 August 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (HLS)
INSTITUTE OF INFECTION, VET & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY & BEHAVIOUR
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN INSECT SYMBIOSIS
- GRADE 5
£29,179 - £33,482 pa
Greg Hurst’s lab at the University of Liverpool seeks a grade 5 research technician with experience in insect husbandry, experimentation, and molecular biology to assist in a project exploring how symbionts move between host species and how they are impacted by environmental conditions. The primary duties will be to perform experiments on insect-symbiont interactions, along with DNA extraction, PCR and qPCR assays as needed, and to maintain research records. The successful candidate will work in a collegial, supportive environment, contribute to lab meetings and journal clubs if desired, and, have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques.
You should have a BTEC Higher Level (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
The post is available until 29 May 2028.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 096693 Closing Date: 21 August 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk