Overview
Technical Specialist in Fungal Ecology – Sir Martin Evans Building, Cardiff
Technical Specialist in Fungal Ecology
School of Biosciences
Help develop innovative biotechnology to protect UK trees from emerging diseases
Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Technician to join the fungal ecology research group in an exciting new research programme developing RNA interference (RNAi)-based approaches to protect ash trees from ash dieback disease. The project combines plant pathology, molecular biology, high-throughput screening, fungal ecology and environmental safety assessment.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, you will provide technical support for laboratory and glasshouse experiments investigating RNAi uptake in ash trees, pathogen infection processes, molecular assays and environmental safety testing. You will join a collaborative team developing cutting-edge solutions to one of the UK’s most significant forest health challenges while gaining experience across molecular biology, plant pathology and environmental biotechnology.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to Sarah Christofides (christofidess@cardiff.ac.uk).
The position is full time (35 hours per week) and is available immediately. This role is fixed term until 31st August, 2028.
Salary: £34,630 – £37,369 per annum (Grade 5). Please be aware that appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Arbenigwr Technegol mewn Ecoleg Ffwngaidd
Ysgol y Biowyddorau
Helpu i ddatblygu biodechnoleg arloesol i amddiffyn coed y DU rhag clefydau sy’n dod i’r amlwg
Mae Ysgol Biowyddorau Prifysgol Caerdydd yn chwilio am Uwch-dechnegydd Ymchwil brwdfrydig iawn i ymuno â’r grŵp ymchwil ecoleg ffwngaidd mewn rhaglen ymchwil newydd gyffrous sy’n datblygu dulliau sy’n seiliedig ar ymyrraeth RNA (RNAi) i amddiffyn coed ynn rhag clefyd coed ynn. Mae’r prosiect yn cyfuno patholeg planhigion, bioleg foleciwlaidd, sgrinio trwybwn uchel, ecoleg ffwngaidd ac asesiad diogelwch amgylcheddol.
Gan weithio’n agos gyda thîm amlddisgyblaethol o ymchwilwyr, byddwch yn darparu cefnogaeth dechnegol ar gyfer arbrofion labordy a thai gwydr sy’n ymchwilio i gymeriant RNAi mewn coed ynn, prosesau heintio pathogenau, asesiadau moleciwlaidd a phrofion diogelwch amgylcheddol. Byddwch yn ymuno â thîm cydweithredol sy’n datblygu atebion arloesol i un o heriau iechyd coedwigoedd mwyaf arwyddocaol y DU wrth ennill profiad ar draws bioleg foleciwlaidd, patholeg planhigion a biodechnoleg amgylcheddol.
Gallwn roi’r cyfle i chi weithio mewn sefydliad bywiog, gyda buddion gwych.
Croesewir ymholiadau anffurfiol a gellir eu cyfeirio, i ddechrau, at Sarah Christofides (christofidess@caerdydd.ac.uk).
Swydd amser llawn (35 awr yr wythnos) yw hon ac mae ar gael ar unwaith. Mae’r swydd am gyfnod penodol tan 31 Awst 2028.
Cyflog: £34,630 – £37,369 y flwyddyn (Gradd 5). Ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, bydd unigolion fel arfer yn dechrau ar waelod y raddfa gyflog, ac eithrio o dan amgylchiadau eithriadol.
Caniateir i geisiadau gael eu cyflwyno yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn y Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.
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