Applications are invited for a Research Laboratory Technician with a background in plant molecular biology and genetics, whose primary role will be to support the research projects and contribute to grant objectives for Dr Evan Ellison at the Crop Science Centre within the Department of Plant Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody enthusiastic to gain experience working in plant molecular biology and genetics, gene editing, and plant-microbe interactions. You will work under the management of Dr Evan Ellison to provide laboratory support for research programs under his direction. The post-holder will contribute to the experimental work associated with molecular biology protocols (cloning, RNA and DNA extractions, expression analysis, plant husbandry and plant crosses), histology, and computational phenotyping methods. The post-holder will also be responsible for the organization of experiments assessing interactions with viral pathogens and beneficial microbes. We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, who takes pride on their job and are team players. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience in plant molecular biology laboratory activities and research. The role holder will also need good communication and interpersonal skills. The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 70 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and three fellows starting new research programs. The Crop Science Centre offer a positive and inclusive working environment with a generous annual leave entitlement and free parking on site. We welcome a diversity of applicants and have developed an application process that removes, as much as possible, any bias in selection. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Evan Ellison ( eee26@cam.ac.uk ). Please note that this role if for Internal applicants only. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 29 May 2026 in the first instance. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have not received any response 1 month after the closing date you should consider your application to be unsuccessful. Please quote reference PD46236 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Further particulars Apply online