Location: | Exeter |
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Salary: | The starting salary will be from £32,982 up to £38,205 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 13th September 2023 |
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Closes: | 10th October 2023 |
Job Ref: | P88657 |
This new full-time post is immediately available until 3 September 2026 on a fixed term basis.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Stephen Michell and one other academic in pathogen microbiology. This part Dstl funded post is immediately available until 3 September 2026. The successful applicant will undertake research to better understand the fundamental biology of hazard group 3 bacteria in relation to infection control.
The post will include:
About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and reports to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to demonstrate an ability to work at containment level 3 and have a good understanding of an array of virulence strategies employed by pathogenic bacteria. Applicants must be a UK national, which is a funding requirement of this post.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
Further information
For further information please contact Dr Stephen Michell, e-mail s.l.michell@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 725524.
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