Postdoc: Tuberculosis Drug Discovery & Mechanisms

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous occupational pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre

Job summary

A leading tropical medicine institution in Liverpool seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its tuberculosis drug discovery programme. The role involves evaluating novel anti-tubercular agents and investigating mechanisms of action and resistance. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant biological discipline and possess experience in microbiological techniques. Additional benefits include generous occupational pension schemes and a cycle to work initiative.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology, infectious diseases, drug discovery, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Experience in basic microbiological techniques.
• Familiarity with microbiology concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research in tuberculosis drug discovery.
• Run microbiological and cellular assays to profile compound activity.
• Mentor and train junior researchers and PhD students.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Data handling

Computer literacy

Writing manuscripts

Collaboration

Education

PhD in a biological discipline

Job description

A leading tropical medicine institution in Liverpool seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its tuberculosis drug discovery programme. The role involves evaluating novel anti-tubercular agents and investigating mechanisms of action and resistance. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant biological discipline and possess experience in microbiological techniques. Additional benefits include generous occupational pension schemes and a cycle to work initiative.