Senior Research Technician (111275-0326)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Mojgan Rabiey, Assistant Professor, at Mojgan.Rabiey@warwick.ac.uk.

Diversity Statement

• We particularly welcome applications from female candidates, as they are underrepresented within the Department at this level.

Applications are invited for a full-time Senior Research Technician position to work with Dr Mojgan Rabiey at the School of Life Sciences (at both Gibbet Hill Campus and Stratford Innovation Campus), University of Warwick. The successful candidate will work on a 1-year project aimed at studying bacteriophage-bacteria-plant interaction.

You will join the Dr Mojgan Rabiey Group (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/mrabiey/).

The approaches to be employed will be the establishment of robust system that underpin a detailed examination of phage-bacteria interaction in planta. This will involve genetic manipulation of phages and bacteria by fluorescence labelling to track their movement in planta, gene knock out to understand gene’s function in phage-bacteria-plant interaction, confocal microscopy to visualise phages and bacteria in planta, genetic screens to identify key genes underpinning infection. These approaches will significantly enhance our understanding of using phage as biocontrol of crop diseases.

The candidate will be expected to design, execute and analyse field and laboratory experiments; have expertise in experimental design and statistical analyses; isolate phages and pathogenic bacteria from environmental samples; carry out genetic analysis and genetic manipulation of phages and bacteria and gene knock out; use of confocal microscopy; use plants and trees for pathogenicity tests and host resistance assays; prepare the results for and contribute to high quality academic publications, to present at national and international academic conferences, and engage in public engagement activities.

Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to play a central role in working with other research group members.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

For further information about the School of Life Sciences, please see our website.

We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment.

Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields.

As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: Expected 1st June 2026.

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.