Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Exeter; Penryn; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave up to 26 weeks

Paternity leave up to 6 weeks

Fertility Treatment Policy

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our bacteria–phage interactions program. The role combines computational and experimental analyses, with a track record in design, analysis and publishing in this area.

The successful candidate will develop research objectives, projects and proposals, contribute to securing funds, and work collaboratively, supervising others as required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Experience with design, analysis and publishing in bacteria-phage research.
• Ability to develop research objectives and proposals and to secure funds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bacteria-phage interactions research, combining computational and experimental analyses.
• Demonstrate experience in design, analysis and publishing in this area.
• Lead collaborative projects and supervise team members as required.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Statistics

Flow cytometry

Phage handling

Infection experiments

Team leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

R

Python

Job description

All Locations: Cornwall

Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract

Advertising Salary: The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The Role

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in bacteria-phage interactions. The successful applicant will be combination of computational and experimental analyses, with PDRF demonstrating experience in design, analysis, and publishing in this area of study.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in insert subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.. Applicants will be able to carry out bioinformatics analysis, advanced statistical analysis, designing and executing experiments, use flow cytometry, handling phage, run infection experiments.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact insert Edze Westra, [e-mail]

About The Division

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About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What We Can Offer You

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.

You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.