Postdoctoral Researcher – Wound Microbiome & Genomics

University of Hull; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hull is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Wound Innovation Institute and contribute to an internationally collaborative programme on skin and wound microbiomes in cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Based at Castle Hill Hospital, the PDRA will lead microbial genomics and microbiome research, using long-read sequencing and bioinformatics to characterise lesion communities and their impact on treatment response and wound healing.

Responsibilities

• Lead microbial genomics and microbiome research activities within the project.
• Apply long-read sequencing and bacterial genomics to characterise lesion-associated communities and influence of microbiome on disease progression and wound healing.

Job description

The University of Hull is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Wound Innovation Institute and contribute to an internationally collaborative programme on skin and wound microbiomes in cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Based at Castle Hill Hospital, the PDRA will lead microbial genomics and microbiome research, using long-read sequencing and bioinformatics to characterise lesion communities and their impact on treatment response and wound healing.