Cutting-Edge Molecular Microbiology Research Assistant

John Innes Centre; Colney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Innes Centre invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Bradley Group to advance molecular microbiology research. The successful candidate will develop and apply molecular and genetic methods to study how microbes respond to chemical signals and contribute to managing experimental resources.

The role emphasises independent and collaborative lab work, clear communication of results, and a willingness to learn novel techniques while supporting ongoing chemical biology projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, chemical ecology or a related discipline.
• Willingness to learn new techniques; ability to plan and conduct hypothesis-driven experiments; communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply molecular and genetic approaches to investigate microbial responses to chemical signals.
• Contribute to development and management of experimental resources to support chemical biology research.
• Conduct microbiological screening experiments to identify and characterise novel biological responses to chemical cues.
• Investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying microbial signalling and environmental interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Collaborative

Education

BSc in molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, chemical ecology or related discipline

Tools

High-throughput screening

Molecular biology workflows

Microscopy

DNA/RNA analysis

Transcriptomics

Job description

The John Innes Centre invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Bradley Group to advance molecular microbiology research. The successful candidate will develop and apply molecular and genetic methods to study how microbes respond to chemical signals and contribute to managing experimental resources.

The role emphasises independent and collaborative lab work, clear communication of results, and a willingness to learn novel techniques while supporting ongoing chemical biology projects.