Graduate Research Assistant — Microbial Genomics & Bioinformatics

Exeter Science Park Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to pursue research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Innovation & engagement support

Exeter Academic initiative

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Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Living Systems Institute. This Royal Society-funded full-time 12-month post begins mid-November 2026 and runs to 15 November 2027.

The role combines laboratory experiments with bioinformatic analyses to study microbial nitrogen metabolism, under Dr Adam Monier. You will culture diazotrophs, perform molecular biology work (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning) and conduct comparative genomics and

Qualifications

• MSc level in Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or related field, or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis).
• Experience with bioinformatic analyses (comparative genomics and phylogenetics) and culturing microorganisms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments including culturing diazotrophs under different nitrogen regimes.
• Perform molecular biology tasks: nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning.
• Carry out comparative genomic and phylogenetic analyses and prepare results for publication.

Skills

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Culturing bacteria

Education

MSc in Biology, Microbiology or Bioinformatics

Tools

PCR

qPCR

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Living Systems Institute. This Royal Society-funded full-time 12-month post begins mid-November 2026 and runs to 15 November 2027.

The role combines laboratory experiments with bioinformatic analyses to study microbial nitrogen metabolism, under Dr Adam Monier. You will culture diazotrophs, perform molecular biology work (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning) and conduct comparative genomics and