Research Technician

Do you have a strong operational skills and want support the work of future farming? If you can answer yes to this question, we would welcome your application.

In this varied role the appointed Research Technician will support work on a future farming innovate project looking to establish genetic improvement practices in hop plants. The project is particularly focused on assisting the production of high-quality hop varieties that are resistant to plant pathogens and drought stress. Full training will be provided for this post however a wiliness to learn is essential.

As Research Technician you can expect to be involved in:

• Collecting leaf material for DNA extraction across hop population.
• Collecting hop material for propagation for drought experiment. 
• Assisting set up large scale drought experiment. 
• Taking measurements of experimental plants & recording data to help identify drought resilient hop varieties.
• Analysing chemicals present in hop cones to assess flavour compounds in each variety (training will be provided).

What will you bring to the role?

• Educated to A level in a science/ horticulture or equivalent qualification or experience
• Proven experience of working in a laboratory setting
• Excellent numeracy skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of using complex technical equipment and providing advice on its use to students and colleagues

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets 
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number NATS-284-24. 

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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