Research Scientist

About the Role

We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Alessia Buscaino in our Food, Microbiome and Health programme. The Buscaino Lab, which has recently relocated to the [Employer hidden], will explore an exciting project focused on the fungal organism Candida albicans, a major component of the human microbiome and a significant opportunistic pathogen. The project aims to understand how C. albicans adapts to different host environments and to uncover the key regulatory pathways that govern its transition from a harmless commensal to a pathogenic organism. A central focus will be on how C. albicans interacts with other members of the host microbiome and how these interactions influence its behaviour, colonisation, and virulence.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating C. albicans mutants using genome editing techniques
• Applying genomic and transcriptomic approaches to dissect regulatory networks involved in adaptation, host interaction, and pathogenicity
• Utilising advanced sequencing and bioinformatics platforms available at the [Employer hidden]

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a PhD in microbiology, genetics, or a related discipline. They will have skills in genome editing in fungal organisms as well as skills in mycology with a focus on human fungal pathogens. Candidates will also have previous experience working with Candida albicans.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 5 years. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our HR website or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004934. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of all we do, and we expect all employees to share and display these values. To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The closing date for applications will be 7 September 2025. [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.