Translational Phage Research Scientist

Quadram; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadram Institute Bioscience is seeking a researcher to contribute to translational work on phage-based antimicrobials targeting Salmonella in animal models. The role involves cutting-edge molecular biology and microbiology, with publishing expectations and collaboration across research groups.

You will work under senior supervisors and contribute to data generation for peer-reviewed publications, while mentoring junior staff and integrating findings with industry collaborators where appropriate.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or related discipline required.
• Publication record required.
• Excellent data management and lab records.
• Experience with phage and infection models desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular biology and microbiology experiments in the lab.
• Produce reports and manuscripts; assist with publication.
• Supervise junior scientists.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Publication record

Laboratory record keeping

Data analysis (R)

Education

PhD in Microbiology

MSc in microbiology or related

Tools

Quantitative PCR

Phage work

R or similar

Job description

Quadram Institute Bioscience is seeking a researcher to contribute to translational work on phage-based antimicrobials targeting Salmonella in animal models. The role involves cutting-edge molecular biology and microbiology, with publishing expectations and collaboration across research groups.

You will work under senior supervisors and contribute to data generation for peer-reviewed publications, while mentoring junior staff and integrating findings with industry collaborators where appropriate.