Research Scientist

Background

This post represents an opportunity to join an exciting multipartner consortium in a newly funded sLoLa project led by the University of Birmingham. The successful candidate will use high throughput transposon mutagenesis to help understand how bacteria control drug entry to the cell in different conditions. The candidate will join the Webber group within the [Employer hidden] and have opportunities to develop their skillset within a vibrant and supportive environment.

The postholder will create and use transposon mutant libraries in Salmonella and use RNAseq and various informatic approaches as part of a collaborative project.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have a PhD in microbiology/ genomics and experience working with bacterial pathogens. Experience with creating transposon mutant libraries and analysing resulting data is essential as is familiarity with RNAseq. Experience handling Salmonella and in informatics is highly desirable. Candidates should be comfortable with contemporary molecular genetics and microbiology and should be able demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work independently and in teams. Previous experience working in multi stakeholder projects is valuable.

For informal discussions contact Mark Webber at [contact hidden]

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 48 months.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1006043.

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.

Interviews will be held in the first week of March 2026.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The [Employer hidden] 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 the 19th February 2026.

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