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Specialist Technician (Research Facility)

Employer
University of Bristol
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary
£27,116 - £30,497
Closing date
Jul 7, 2022
The role

The Berger Schaffitzel laboratories are seeking to fill up to two Research Technician posts at the Max Planck Bristol Centre, School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol UK.

You will manage the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell facility and the molecular biology platforms, showing a high degree of independence and resourcefulness.

You will underpin world-class research in synthetic, molecular and structural biology.

You will participate in a vibrant and dynamic, inclusive and equitable research environment in a laboratory developing and applying cutting edge technology to generate new knowledge and biological insights in a top 10 UK University, in one of the best cities to live in the UK.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of a leading research team engaged in transcription factor research, genome engineering and synthetic vaccine design. Showing a high degree of independence, you will manage, resource and operate the baculovirus/insect cell platform in the Eukaryotic Expression Facility (EEF), using the MultiBac technology developed by the Berger Schaffitzel team, and you will manage and operate the molecular biology platforms associated with MultiBac operations. Using cutting-edge technology, you will carry out and underpin world-class research in the Berger Schaffitzel teams.

You should apply if

-Enjoy working on cutting-edge projects in synthetic, molecular and structural biology

-Are a dedicated team player in an international, dynamic, diverse and equitable team

-Are independent and resourceful and excited about running and managing high-tech platforms including the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell expression system

-Have a keen interest in genome engineering, synthetic vaccines and transcription regulation

-Have experience with eukaryotic cell culture / tissue culture work

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Imre Berger: imre.berger@bristol.ac.uk or Kate Vasileiou: kate.vasileiou@bristol.ac.uk .

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.

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