Microbiology Research Associate (Bioreactor & Proteomics)

Opportunita; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leicester in Leicester, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate in Microbiology and Infection. The role conducts fundamental research on staphylococcal lipoproteins, establishes mini-bioreactor systems, leads proteomics work, and investigates linear peptide production.

A PhD in Microbiology or a closely related field with first-author publications is required. You will design experiments, analyze complex datasets, and communicate findings through publications

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or closely related discipline with first-author publications.
• Experience with bacterial communities, biofilms, cell-to-cell signalling and gene regulation.
• Experience with bioreactor or continuous-culture systems; protein purification or quantitative proteomics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver microbiological, biochemical and proteomic experiments.
• Analyze complex datasets and communicate findings through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to advance research outcomes.

Skills

Bacterial communities

Biofilms

Cell-to-cell signalling

Gene regulation

Quantitative proteomics

Mass spectrometry

Education

PhD in Microbiology or closely related discipline

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Bioinformatics

Job description

University of Leicester in Leicester, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate in Microbiology and Infection. The role conducts fundamental research on staphylococcal lipoproteins, establishes mini-bioreactor systems, leads proteomics work, and investigates linear peptide production.

A PhD in Microbiology or a closely related field with first-author publications is required. You will design experiments, analyze complex datasets, and communicate findings through publications