Job Description

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About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to join the

Centre for Phage Research

at the University of Leicester. This role is part of an exciting international project funded by the

Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance (JPIAMR)

, focused on tackling the urgent global challenge of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections.



Bacteriophages viruses that infect and destroy specific bacteria offer a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics. While early evidence suggests that phage therapy can enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobials, there is still much to learn about how to combine these treatments effectively.



In this role, you will support a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying optimal combinations of phages and antibiotics for clinical use. Your key responsibilities will include testing phage efficacy and investigating phage-antimicrobial synergy, with a focus on targeting Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species. You will also be responsible for producing and supplying phage stocks for use by research partners around the world.



This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact area of research with real-world clinical implications.

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About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have obtained technical or scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level and will have previous laboratory-based experience in working with phages. Previous laboratory experience of microbiology would be essential as well as a well-developed understanding of good laboratory practice (GLP) and Health and Safety regulations and procedures.

Good IT skills and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills would be an essential aspect of this position.

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Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Martha Clokie or Associate Professor Andy Millard via centre4phageresearch@leicester.ac.uk.


As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Vacancy terms

Full-time, fixed term contract for 27 months