Fungal Ecology & RNAi Laboratory Specialist

Internal & External Website; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Technician to join the fungal ecology group within the School of Biosciences. The role focuses on developing RNA interference‑based approaches to protect ash trees from ash dieback, combining plant pathology, molecular biology and environmental safety assessment.

Based in Cardiff, you will support laboratory and glasshouse experiments, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative biotechnology projects

Qualifications

• Experience with RNAi-based approaches in plant systems.
• Strong background in molecular biology and lab techniques.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for laboratory and glasshouse experiments investigating RNAi uptake in ash trees.
• Assist on pathogen infection studies and molecular assays.
• Conduct environmental safety testing and data recording, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

RNA interference

Molecular biology

Laboratory techniques

Team collaboration

Job description

Cardiff University is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Technician to join the fungal ecology group within the School of Biosciences. The role focuses on developing RNA interference‑based approaches to protect ash trees from ash dieback, combining plant pathology, molecular biology and environmental safety assessment.

Based in Cardiff, you will support laboratory and glasshouse experiments, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative biotechnology projects