Imperial College London Research Technician Vacancy – Apply
Imperial College London A research technician position is available in the group of Dr. Tanai Cardona, The Molecular Evolution Lab, at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London. This is a part-time, 60% FTE (3 days-a-week) position, for an initial period of 44 months. This position is funded through Tanai’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, titled Directed Evolution of Photosystem Chemistry. This position includes a competitive salary and a generous
Job Title: Research Technician
Location: South Kensington Campus
Position type Part-time, fixed term
Salary £32,850 – £37,089 (pro-rata) plus benefits
Essential requirements
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You must hold either:
- A HNC/HND level qualification (or equivalent) plus substantial work experience in a relevant technical or scientific role
- A BSc (or equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or other relevant subject plus work experience
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Key Working Relationships (internal):
Research staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students working
on Dr. Cardona’s Future Leaders Fellowship programme
Key Working Relationships (external):
National collaborators on related projects
Working hours: Flexible and as agreed with PI, 60% FTE (3 days a week)
Contract type: Part-time, Fixed-term, for up to 44 months
Purpose of the Post
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- A key objective of Tanai’s FLF programme is the establishment of a long-term evolution experiment in cyanobacteria.
- A similar long-running experiment has been carried out in E. coli for over three decades by Prof. R. Lenski. This has provided an unprecedented high-resolution view of genome evolution.
- It is the first time that a similar experiment will be done in photosynthetic bacteria.
- This long-term experiment will be your key responsibility. The post holder will maintain and monitor continuous cultures of several distinct strains of cyanobacteria with different growth properties, and under distinct growth conditions, for an initial period of four years.
- Imperial College London The post holder will be in charge of collecting and processing samples for genome sequencing, keeping a careful catalogue and stocks of an evergrowing number of samples, at regular intervals.
- The post holder will also liaise with the sequencing/DNA
synthesis company to manage orders and oversee the timely arrival of samples for sequencing and delivery of genomic data and synthetic DNA.
The post holder will join the Molecular Evolution Lab as a key member, work together with, and provide technical support to, research staff and students within Tanai’s FLF programme. - This might include supporting with culturing microorganisms, mutagenesis, protein purification and sample preparation, overseeing the logistics of the group, purchasing and managing the group’s consumables and resources, and providing training to new staff and students when relevant.
- The post holder will also have the opportunity to undertake specialised technical, project managing, or other relevant training courses or workshops to expand your expertise and develop your career.
You must also meet the following criteria:
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- Experience in laboratory-based research
- Ability to assist in contributing to reports and preparation of results for publication
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Willingness to develop and improve procedures and techniques relevant to Dr. Cardona’s FLF programme
Further information
Informal enquires can be made directly to Dr. Tanai Cardona in the Department of Life Sciences at [email protected]
