Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term)

Two Research associate positions (Grade 7) are available in the laboratory of Professor Andres Floto at the Department of Medicine of the University of Cambridge, to work on multidisciplinary collaborative projects that aim to study the mechanisms and routes of antibiotic uptake, efflux, and metabolism across multiple bacterial pathogens.

The successful candidates will be part of a larger multidisciplinary team and will benefit from exciting preliminary findings and novel methods to interrogate and predict drug accumulation and metabolism in multiple bacteria.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related areas or be close to the completion of the degree and be enthusiastic about collaborative and interdisciplinary research, adaptable to work in a multicultural environment, highly organised and capable of working under pressure.

Previous lab experience in CRISPR technology and gram-negative organisms is essential for this post. Experience working in a BSL2 environment and mass spectrometry (small molecules or metabolomics) are desirable but not essential.

Candidates will work closely with lab members and collaborators to ensure the quality of the work.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.  

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Andres Floto at arf27@cam.ac.uk or Dr. Vitor Mendes at vgm23@cam.ac.uk. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

If you have not received any response one month after the closing date you should consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Please quote reference RC47532 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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