13336 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate polysaccharide biosynthesis in the bacterial genus Streptococcus. The position offers the chance to engage in in-depth analysis of carbohydrate metabolism, with multi-omics approaches involved. Candidates should hold a PhD in microbiology or a related field and possess experience in bacterial genetics and biochemistry. Flexible working patterns may be considered.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field (e.g. microbiology, molecular biology).
• Experience of bacterial genetics and biochemistry.
• Experience of developing and optimising new techniques.
• Experience in presenting, writing and publishing research.
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate polysaccharide biosynthesis in Streptococcus.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of regulatory mechanisms controlling carbohydrate metabolism.
• Utilize multi-omics approaches including RNA-Seq and metabolomics.

Skills

Bacterial genetics

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Research communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

UE07: £41,064- £48,822

College of Science & Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Full Time: 35hrs per week

Fixed Term: 24 months

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team of Prof. Garry Blakely to work on a project investigating polysaccharide biosynthesis in the bacterial genus Streptococcus. Prof. Blakely’s lab studies fundamental aspects of microbial physiology with a focus on enhancing industrial applications related to polysaccharide production. The overall goal is to use an engineering biology approach to study carbohydrate metabolism and generate bacterial strains with enhanced properties useful for industrial processes.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity

This BBSRC-funded project, in collaboration with an industrial partner, will provide the postholder with the opportunity to carry out in-depth analysis of regulatory mechanisms controlling carbohydrate metabolism in the genus Streptococcus. Along with the chance to hone fundamental skills in microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry, the research will involve multi-omics approaches including RNA-Seq and metabolomics.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD in relevant field (e.g. microbiology, molecular biology)
• Experience of bacterial genetics and biochemistry
• Experience of developing and optimising new techniques
• Experience in presenting, writing and publishing research
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively and develop new skills