Postdoc Researcher: Fungal UTI Mechanisms in Bladder Model

Nottingham; Sutton Bonington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

30 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Staff development

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in Veterinary Medicine & Science at Sutton Bonington to join a Urology Foundation funded project studying Candida urinary tract infections and factors influencing fungal virulence.

The role involves microbiology, cell culture, antimicrobial testing, 2D/3D culture, and confocal microscopy, with data analysis, dissemination of findings, project design input, supervision of students, and

Qualifications

• Experience handling clinical pathogens, including fungi.
• Significant proficiency in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the 3D-UHU bladder model.
• Experience training and supervising staff and students.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret experimental data and prepare research outputs.
• Disseminate findings and contribute to project design.
• Supervise students and support training.
• Contribute to funding applications and future proposals.

Skills

Clinical pathogens

Antimicrobial testing

3D-UHU bladder model

Supervision of staff

Communication skills

Tools

2D culture

3D culture

Confocal microscopy

Microbiology techniques

Job description

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in Veterinary Medicine & Science at Sutton Bonington to join a Urology Foundation funded project studying Candida urinary tract infections and factors influencing fungal virulence.

The role involves microbiology, cell culture, antimicrobial testing, 2D/3D culture, and confocal microscopy, with data analysis, dissemination of findings, project design input, supervision of students, and