Technician in Fungal Adaptation

We are seeking a motivated Technician to join Dr Hall’s dynamic research team at the University of Kent. The post is funded by a recently awarded Wellcome trust fungal adaptation grant to understand how fungi belonging to the Mucorales order of fungi adapt to natural environments. In this role you will provide essential support and working technical knowledge to help solve problems independently, maintaining the working environment and raising any complex issues with more senior staff. This role will include providing inductions, training and demonstrations of specialist techniques ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines to staff, students and external stakeholders.  For further information about the project please contact Dr Rebecca Hall ([email protected])  

As a Technician, you can expect to:

Work on own initiative and with minimal supervision. Use a well-developed working technical knowledge to help solve problems independently, maintaining the working environment and raising any complex issues with more senior staff.Operate technical equipment, assisting staff and students. Undertake routine maintenance tasks, fault finding and basic repairs. Understand, promote and apply relevant COSHH/risk assessments and departmental health and safety protocols ensuring procedures are always followed. Supervise staff and students to ensure their safety.

What you will bring to the role:

Educated to A level or equivalent qualification or experienceProven experience of working in a Technical support roleExperience in supporting the procurement of technical equipment. Providing complex equipment and technology advice to students and colleagues

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SNS-059-25-R. 

Closing Date: 03 Feb 2026

Section: Technical

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum pro rata