Senior Research Technician - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Of Leicester

Description

The Centre for Phage Research at the University of Leicester is seeking a talented and motivated researcher to join our team.

The role offers a chance to be at the forefront of exploring bacteriophages (phages) as novel therapeutic alternatives to antimicrobials.

Bacteriophages are known for their unique ability to attack bacteria with the potential to target and eliminate drug resistant bacterial pathogens.

The successful candidate will join a project to screen phages against Moraxella bovis, a pathogen that causes Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis.

This project involves screening of environmental samples, isolating phages active against clinically relevant Moraxella bovis strains and assisting in phage characterization.

The successful applicant will have substantial laboratory-based experience in working with phages and experience of providing guidance and training to others in this field.