Research Fellow: Antimicrobial Resistance & Bacteria Permeability

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team focusing on understanding antibiotic mechanisms in Gram-negative bacteria. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Microbiology and significant experience in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics. This full-time fixed-term position offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,636 to £46,049, with possible progression and a contract until February 2029. The role involves conducting experiments, developing research methods, and supervising students.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with molecular microbiology experimentation.
• Experience of bioinformatic analysis of microbial transcriptomics and genomics data.
• High level analytical capability and ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyse experiments on antibiotic accumulation in Gram-negative pathogens.
• Develop new methods for measuring influx and efflux in pathogens.
• Supervise students on research work.

Skills

Molecular microbiology experimentation

Flow cytometry

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Microbiology

First degree in biological or biomedical sciences

Tools

Bioinformatic analysis tools

Job description

A leading UK university seeks a Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team focusing on understanding antibiotic mechanisms in Gram-negative bacteria. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Microbiology and significant experience in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics. This full-time fixed-term position offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,636 to £46,049, with possible progression and a contract until February 2029. The role involves conducting experiments, developing research methods, and supervising students.