Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology Researcher

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of York in York, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate in Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology. The role focuses on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related bacteria, leveraging bioenergetics expertise and spectroscopy to study responses to antibiotics such as Q203 and bedaquiline.

The postdoc/PDRA will join the York Bioenergetics Lab to advance ongoing projects, publish findings, and train students while collaborating with colleagues across biochemistry and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biochemistry, microbiology, or related area.
• PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, bacteriology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of bioenergetics, biochemistry, and microbiology.
• Experience of culturing and genetically modifying bacteria, ideally mycobacteria.
• Experience of protein purification, ideally of membrane proteins.
• Ability and experience to develop research objectives, carry out individual and collaborative projects, planning and prioritising own work to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated and professional with collaborative work ethic, committed to high quality research and a willingness to proactively support colleagues and students.
• Have, or will shortly have, published rigorous scientific findings and the ability to explain how these findings advance their field.

Responsibilities

• Continue our bioenergetics research on mycobacteria and responses to antibiotics.
• Utilize spectroscopy to measure cytochromes and study cellular responses in vivo.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support students in high-quality research.

Skills

Bioenergetics

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Bacterial culture

Genetic modification

Protein purification

Membrane proteins

Project planning

Independent work

Team player

Research integrity

Scientific publications

Education

Undergraduate degree in biochemistry, microbiology, or related area

PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, bacteriology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

University of York in York, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate in Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology. The role focuses on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related bacteria, leveraging bioenergetics expertise and spectroscopy to study responses to antibiotics such as Q203 and bedaquiline.

The postdoc/PDRA will join the York Bioenergetics Lab to advance ongoing projects, publish findings, and train students while collaborating with colleagues across biochemistry and