Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £35,300 to £43,750 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 24 months
Closing Date: 10 March 2024
The Role
The Research Scientist will work on a project developing new approaches to engineer bacteria to transform recovery and processing of important metals. This will be part of an exciting multi-centre project, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team within the [Employer hidden] and across the UK. The postholder will apply transposon mutagenesis to develop strains with improved characteristics. The role sits within the Webber group, liaising closely with the Warren group and the Charles group at QIB.
The Ideal Candidate
Candidates should have a PhD in microbiology or a related discipline. Essential knowledge includes transposon mutagenesis approaches, applied environmental microbiology, and previous experience in antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Experience in bioinformatics and running bioinformatic pipelines is beneficial. Excellent communication and organisational skills, experience in training lab members, and the ability to work independently are essential.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £35,300 to £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 24 months. Interviews will be held on 20 March 2024. The [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
How to Apply
Further information and details of how to apply can be found at this link or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004627. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Mark Webber at [contact hidden].