Research Fellow, Environmental Microbiology

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

Job summary

The University of Warwick invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow position to work on a NERC-funded project examining microbial cooperation and N2O emissions from soil. The role requires independence and expertise in environmental/microbial microbiology and GC analysis. This on-campus role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and data interpretation.

Closing date: 5 November 2026. Salary: £36,320–£46,970 per annum, with extension subject to funder approval.

Qualifications

• Expertise in environmental microbiology; molecular microbiology also considered.
• Proficient in microbial cultivation and gas chromatography.
• High degree of independence to carry out research tasks and outputs.

Skills

Environmental microbiology

Molecular microbiology

RNA-based techniques

Microbial cultivation

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Gas chromatography

Job description

The University of Warwick invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow position to work on a NERC-funded project examining microbial cooperation and N2O emissions from soil. The role requires independence and expertise in environmental/microbial microbiology and GC analysis. This on-campus role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and data interpretation.

Closing date: 5 November 2026. Salary: £36,320–£46,970 per annum, with extension subject to funder approval.