Postdoctoral Research Associate

This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31 May 2027.

The role
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the research team of Dr Khushboo Borah Slater working on pathogens causing tuberculosis and Q-fever in humans. The individual will participate in current research projects on Coxiella Burnetti and Mycobacterium tuberculosis to investigate host-pathogen interactions for identification of novel targets for drug discovery. The main objective of this post is to conduct research on human pathogens using microbiology and molecular biology techniques and application of metabolomics and fluxomics to interrogate intracellular metabolism of the pathogens.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance and security screening before you can commence in the role.

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 applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in microbiology or Biomedical Sciences or related discipline and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) 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 Fertility Treatment Policy.
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further Information
For informal enquiries contact: Dr Khushboo Borah Slater (k.borah-slater@exeter.ac.uk).

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