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Research Associate

University of Leicester - Respiratory Sciences

Location: Leicester
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per annum pro rata. Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 15th September 2023
Closes: 12th October 2023
Job Ref: 8676
 

Vacancy terms: Full time, or job share considered, fixed term until 31st December 2026

Hours per week: 37.5

Advert closes midnight on: 12 Oct 2023

About the role

We are looking for a Research Associate to work as part of a project to investigate whether bacterial electrophysiology can be exploited to determine clinically useable antimicrobial susceptibility profiles for Gram negative bacteria detected in blood stream infections. 

This project is being led by Cytecom Ltd who have created Cytecount - novel technology to rapidly detect proliferative bacteria. This project involves working with the Cytecount to develop and test methods for rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing for target microorganisms and antimicrobials, leading to effective means for assessment in blood culture. The post holder will provide high level research skills through personal expertise to develop and carry out the research to achieve defined milestones within the wider research and developmental programme. The postholder will also work collaboratively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary research team across different institutions to achieve defined milestones.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, have sound knowledge of the research field as well as experience in standard techniques of microbiology. We are looking for an excellent analytical problem solver with a background in microbiological culture.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Natalie Garton, email: njg17@leicester.ac.uk

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. 

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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