Research Associate in Engineering Biology

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development days

43 days off per year

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Associate in Engineering Biology to advance work on non-model microorganisms for valorising plastic waste. The role includes data collection and analysis, publishing results, presenting at conferences, and contributing to grant proposals.

You will guide students and collaborate across teams in environmental Synthetic Biology, with outputs contributing to high-impact publications and external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience publishing in refereed journals and securing external funding is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology and metabolic engineering; omics knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop techniques and apparatus for data collection and analysis.
• Publish in high quality journals; prepare materials for oral/poster presentations.
• Contribute to grant proposals and participate in group meetings and seminars.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students; foster collaboration.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Metabolic engineering

Bioinformatics

Omics methods

Analytical methods

Education

PhD in Synthetic Biology

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Statistical analysis

Job description

Research Associate in Engineering Biology

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Research Associate to contribute to the use of non-model microorganisms to valorise plastic waste.

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, self-driven, and skilled Research Associate to carry out research programmes in environmental Synthetic Biology, undertake project management and/or supervise multi-disciplinary teams. The Research Associate will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for identifying and developing suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data.

You will publish in high quality journals and develop materials for oral and poster presentations, effectively communicating research outcomes to colleagues and presenting findings at conferences.

You will actively participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars and contribute to the writing of research grant proposals.

You will provide guidance and direction to undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.

What we are looking for

You should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline and have practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals.

You should have knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology and metabolic engineering as well as relevant knowledge in bioinformatics and -omics methods. You will be expected to have practical experience in a broad range of techniques including molecular biology, metabolic engineering, and analytical methods, as well as knowledge of statistical procedures.

You should have the ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature and the ability to develop and apply new concepts.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This role is for a fixed-term contract for up to 2 years.

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [e-mail]. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.