Senior Research Technician (111275-0326)

Applications are invited for a full-time Senior Research Technician position to work with Dr Mojgan Rabiey at the School of Life Sciences (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.

The candidate will join the Dr Mojgan Rabiey Group. The approaches to be employed will be the establishment of a robust system that underpins 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 confocal microscopy
• Use plants and trees for pathogenicity tests and host resistance assays
• Prepare the results for and contribute to high quality academic publications
• Present at national and international academic conferences
• Engage in public engagement activities

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

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

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.

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:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment)
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position
• Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description

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.

What we Offer:

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

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.