Senior Research Technician – Environmental Engineering Job at Durham Full Time

The Role and the Department    

The Department of Engineering consistently stands as one of the foremost engineering departments in the UK, renowned for its exceptional performance in teaching, research, and the successful career paths of its students. Its impressive achievements include a rank of 5^th in the Complete University Guide 2026, 6^th in the Guardian University Guide 2026, and 7^th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 for General Engineering in the UK. The Department also secured a position within the top six UK departments in the REF 2021 assessment, with an outstanding publication rating of 4* and 3*. The Department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, a testament to its dedication to promoting diversity in STEM academics and fostering a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere.

We are looking to recruit a research technician on a short term fixed-term basis to support a project investigating interactions between microorganisms and nematodes in culture-based assays and soil environments. Experience with C. elegans maintenance is directly relevant and welcomed – the skills transfer to environmental nematode species.

This is a practical, hands-on role designed to establish biological research infrastructure in the department. You will work as part of a small team led by Dr Ciara Keating,( ) with significant independence in your day-to-day work. The position is available to start immediately.