KTP Associate

Funding limited for 26 months.

A Microbiologist (KTP Associate) is sought for a joint project between the Rowett Insitute, University of Aberdeen and the National Collection of Industrial, Food and Marine Bacteria (NCIMD Ltd)

The postholder will lead delivery of a KTP project to develop a model which supports microbial growth without oxygen, whilst also providing conditions with oxygen to support growth of epithelial cells. This dual feature will enable better simulation of the colonic environment than existing in vitro gut models. The model will be inexpensive, flexible and reduce the need for animal testing.

Your role will develop and refine the model for testing anaerobic bacteria:host cell interactions and validate the model through specific test experiments.

Throughout the project you will be fully supported by academic supervisors Dr Silvia Gratz and Professor Karen Scott, from the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute.

A key aspect of your role will be to consolidate the knowledge and technical skills necessary to develop and validate the in vitro model and transfer this knowledge and expertise to NCIMB. Hence you will also work closely with the NCIMB team, qualifying the market opportunity and balancing the commercial and quality requirements of the company with the experimental challenges of the project.

This is a technically challenging commercial project. The postholder will be expected to carry out administrative tasks related directly to the timely delivery of the project and knowledge transfer. Effective communication with colleagues, as well as building rapport with existing and potential stakeholders is critical to the success of this project. The successful candidate is expected to have and develop technical and personal skills (verbal and written) as required with increasing responsibility as experience level develops through the duration of the project.

Salary will be paid at the rate £30,000 to £34,600 per annum with placement determined by skills and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a personal development budget of £4,333 (or £2,000 per year).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

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