Research Fellow in Fungal Metabolic Engineering

TN United Kingdom; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Research Fellow in Fungal Metabolic Engineering, Cranfield

Client: Cranfield University

Location: Cranfield, United Kingdom

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 133533f61285

Job Views: 3

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

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Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Fungal Metabolic Engineering

We are inviting applicants passionate about fungal-based bioenergy to join us as a Research Assistant or Research Fellow.

The newly established MCAM, which has been expanded from the Applied Mycology Group, is expected to grow from four staff to 36 by 2031-32. As part of the creation of the new centre, we are growing our team and are recruiting outstanding research talent to support research in six core areas of our research and teaching.

About the Role

This position supports academic colleagues within the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology (MCAM) who are actively securing and delivering projects in the field of Fungal Metabolic Engineering. You will assume responsibility for a defined set of tasks within ongoing research initiatives funded through various sources, including industry partners, the EU, and UKRI. While the role may involve a combination of research and teaching, it will also require effective organisation, management, and coordination of activities.

About You

Talented researchers who are enthusiastic about research in Fungal Metabolic Engineering, have a PhD relevant to the area (or close to completion), or have equivalent significant experience in metabolic engineering of fungal strains for sustainable biomanufacturing of green products and process design, and want to make a difference are invited to apply.

Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines while ensuring excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills will be required.

You will be able to demonstrate a promising track record of achievements appropriate to your research area and career stage, including publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals of your respective field.

To be successful in this role, you will be comfortable with change, willing to work flexibly, and open to new ways of doing things. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with and influence people, build relationships quickly, and you will be eager to play a full role in the fast-moving and exciting MCAM project.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities, and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally.

The project will be part of the Environmental Sustainability Theme, one of the themes at Cranfield University offering world-class and niche postgraduate level research, education, training, and consultancy.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients, and partners.