Postdoctoral Research Associate

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:

• Working in containment level 3 laboratories with hazard group 3 bacterial pathogens
• Contributing to writing of scientific reports to Dstl
• Mentoring of PhD students when required
• Continued Professional Development towards working practices at containment level 3

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

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

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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