"Senior Research Technician (Fixed term)"

Area

Veterinary Medicine & Science

Location

Sutton Bonington

Salary

£28,152 to £32,531 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Friday 09 August 2024

Reference

MED267024

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Technician within Ruminant Population health research group, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, located on the Sutton Bonington Campus. The person appointed will work as a member of a research team and your role will focus on supporting delivery of a funded Innovate projects that aim to develop a novel, epigenomics-driven platform, EPIHERD, for UK dairy farmers. In this pioneering study we will decipher the baseline and dynamic range of gene-expression, including novel biomarkers we've already identified, by longitudinally sampling calves and cows (under home office license) and translate to actionalable insights via analysis a herd's epigenomic data with meta and performance data, using sophisticated bioinformatics, machine-learning and artificial intelligence. You will support delivery if this through planning, supporting and conducting on farm data collection and collation to high quality standards at University of Nottingham dairy farm (Centre of Dairy Science Innovation). As a member of the team, your role will focus on coordinating and conducting on-farm research activities especially data collection. You will plan your work schedule to meet the demands of routine work.

The post would be well suited to someone who has proven technical experience of working with large animals, particularly cattle. 

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of HNC in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualifications, and considerable work experience in a relevant role OR substantial work experience in a relevant role. 

Candidates should have experience of handling large animals, particularly cattle, knowledge and understanding of a range of on-farm equipment and an understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures. The post will require excellent communication and IT skills, the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure, and a willingness to work both independently and as part of a team. 

This post is available on a Fixed term basis until 31st July 2026. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jasmeet Kaler, email Jasmeet.kaler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.