Opportunity Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and hardworking individual to join the Plant Pathology Team to support screening plants for resistance to plant diseases.
Job Purpose
To support the Plant Pathology Team in delivering high-quality plant disease resistance screening across different plant hosts and plant pathogens, through a range of laboratory and glasshouse activities carried out under established protocols.
The role involves supporting assays run under tropical growth conditions (including assisting with plant set‑up and care during trials); maintaining fungal cultures and preparing inoculum for assays; monitoring and recording relevant environmental conditions during experiments; and collecting, recording, and summarising experimental observations in a clear and traceable manner to ensure robust, reproducible outputs.
Training will be provided, with the expectation of building independence over time.
Responsibilities
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