Senior Research Technician
Join the Naish group to provide technical support for cutting-edge research in centromere biology and plant genomics.
Best for:Experienced research technicians with strong molecular biology and laboratory management skills.
Overview
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Naish group. The successful candidate will support two major research projects: a Wellcome-funded investigation into centromere function in Arabidopsis thaliana and a UKRI-funded study on alternative centromere structures in marine plankton. You will work alongside postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, performing a variety of molecular biology techniques and laboratory maintenance tasks. This role offers opportunities for career development, mentoring, and recognition as a contributor to research outputs. Please note that this is an on-campus position requiring physical presence at the Gibbet Hill campus.
What you'll do
- Perform routine and advanced molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA purification.
- Execute genotyping workflows from sample collection and gDNA extraction to final analysis.
- Conduct genetic transformations and Nanopore sequencing experiments.
- Maintain plant husbandry and marine plankton cell cultures.
- Provide technical support to postdoctoral researchers and the principal investigator.
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate research discoveries and contribute to project goals.
- Participate in regular career-mentoring and present research findings within the group.
Requirements
Degree required: Relevant degree in biological sciences or equivalent laboratory experience.
Language: English proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in molecular cloning techniques such as Gibson assembly, restriction digests, and ligation.
- Experience with bacterial transformation, culture, and plasmid purification.
- Competency in genomic DNA extraction and PCR-based genotyping.
- Experience with Nanopore sequencing workflows.
- Ability to maintain plant and plankton cultures.
- Must be able to work on-campus at the University of Warwick.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Interested candidates should apply through the University of Warwick's official jobs portal. Please ensure you review the full job description and selection criteria provided in the vacancy advert before submitting your application.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Matthew Naish· Principal Investigator
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