Environmental Engineering & Microbiology Postdoc

1000scholars; North East; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

1000scholars seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join CARMA in the Department of Biosciences, Durham. The role focuses on designing harmonised environmental sampling across rivers in Northern England and coordinating with Indian partners for parallel sampling to ensure consistency.

You will lead sample collection, processing including culture-based microbiology, metal and water chemistry analyses, DNA extraction, and preparation for sequencing, while building a robust data archive.

Responsabilidades

• Design and deliver harmonised environmental sampling across river sites in Northern England
• Oversee sample collection and processing including culture-based microbiology, metal and water chemistry analyses
• Perform DNA extraction and prepare samples for genomic/metagenomic sequencing
• Build a structured project archive and database for field data
• Coordinate between field sampling and bioinformatics, modelling, economics and clinical teams
• Support on-site work three to four days per week in Durham; ensure adherence to Safety and regulatory requirements

Descripción del empleo

1000scholars seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join CARMA in the Department of Biosciences, Durham. The role focuses on designing harmonised environmental sampling across rivers in Northern England and coordinating with Indian partners for parallel sampling to ensure consistency.

You will lead sample collection, processing including culture-based microbiology, metal and water chemistry analyses, DNA extraction, and preparation for sequencing, while building a robust data archive.