Phage-Host Dynamics RA (Single-Cell Microbiology)

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering seeks a Research Assistant/Associate to explore how bacterial physiology shapes bacteriophage infection in the Bakshi Lab. The project integrates genetics, phage biology and single-cell imaging to test causal mechanisms under defined conditions.

The appointment is fixed-term for 24 months, with a competitive salary for Research Assistant/Associate roles and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in microbiology, engineering and

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Phage Biology or related field.
• Hands-on bacterial microbiology and genetic engineering experience.
• Experience with microscopy and quantitative data analysis.
• Familiarity with dormancy, persistence or stress physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct bacterial strains and reporters.
• Establish phage-host systems and perform infection assays.
• Use fluorescence or time-lapse microscopy to link pre-infection state to outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Bacterial genetics

Genetic engineering

Bacteriophage methods

Microscopy

Python

R

Single-cell imaging

Microfluidics

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Microbiology

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering seeks a Research Assistant/Associate to explore how bacterial physiology shapes bacteriophage infection in the Bakshi Lab. The project integrates genetics, phage biology and single-cell imaging to test causal mechanisms under defined conditions.

The appointment is fixed-term for 24 months, with a competitive salary for Research Assistant/Associate roles and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in microbiology, engineering and