01 August 2013

Microbiology Jobs: Issue 19 (12 posts)

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bacterial Synthetic Biology

Ref: 3109

We are seeking a skilled molecular microbiologist to work on an exciting short project (14 months) funded by the BBSRC with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) to design, synthesise and test the function of synthetic gene clusters that allow bacteria to utilise complex sugars derived from plant biomass. The project is in collaboration with the UK biofuels company ...

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Research Fellows Bacterial infection in Cystic Fibrosis

Ref: 13/102781

Available until February 2015 to work on a US-Ireland RD Partnership Project in Cystic Fibrosis entitled: The role of anaerobic bacterial infection in Cystic Fibrosis. The Research Fellows will join a vibrant, world-class multidisciplinary team engaged in studies on polymicrobial infection in chronic respiratory diseases, with a focus on two main areas of interest: (i) improved detection, ...

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Research Associate/Fellow in Microbiology

Fixed-term

£24,520 - £27,578 per annum, depending upon skills and experience, £27,578 per annum with PhD 

Applications are invited for the above post based in the Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, University of Nottingham. The successful candidate will join a research group led by Dr Steve Diggle to work on cooperation and conflict in 3D spatial structures (biofilms). The ...

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Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences

Faculty of Health Social Sciences

An equal opportunities employer

Ref: HSS283083A

Full Time

Permanent

Grade 8, £39,649 - £45,941 

We are investing in our academic provision and are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to join our team of experienced academic staff.  We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic academic to make a ...

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Bacteriology Technician (half time)

Salary £22,504 - £23,442 per annum

JHI-37-13

Working with bacterial plant pathogens, including Pectobacterium and Dickeya species, to investigate options for disease control on potato and other plants. This will involve investigating disease resistance, epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenicity and other potential control options. The work will be mainly laboratory- and glasshouse-based but may also include field work, ...

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Scientific Manager – Novel Techniques for Mosquito Control

Ref 274

Salary: £31,331 - £38,522 (DOE)

Full-Time, Fixed-Term appointment for 12 months, in the first instance.

Post will be based within Ifakara, Tanzania  

LSTM is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research in tropical diseases.   Via creation of effective links with governments, organisations and institutions, and by responding to the health needs of ...

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Research Assistant – Microbiology and Immunology

Ref 269

Salary: £26,264 - £30,424 (DOE)

Full-Time, Fixed-Term appointment to 5th May 2014

LSTM is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research in tropical diseases.   The creation of effective links with governments, organisations and institutions and responding to the health needs of communities allows LSTM  to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less ...

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Lecturer in Microbiology

Ref: 2AHEALS35

Salary: Grade 7 (Lecturer) £30,424 to £36,298 per annum

Closing Date: An initial review of applications will take place during week commencing 26th August 2013 and short-listed candidates will be invited for interview in September 2013. The application process will remain open, however, until a suitable candidate is found.

Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant ...

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Research Associate in Placental Biology

(Fixed Term)

Salary: £27,854-£36,298 pa

Reference: RI01485

Closing date: 19 August 2013

This is a 4 year post-doctoral research associate post based in the Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology at Cambridge University. The project is funded by a MRC Experimental Challenge Grant and involves a collaboration between Cambridge University (PI Prof Gordon Smith and co-PIs Profs Steve ...

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Cereal Pathology Support Technician Cell and Molecular Sciences

Reference: JHI/34/13

Salary: £22,504 - £23,442

Closing date; Monday 19th August

We are seeking a full time Cereal Pathology Support Technician who will be involved in setting up and management of field trials for cereal and horticultural disease assessments, and controlled environment and glasshouse experimental work on crop protection.

This involves phenotypic assessments, recording data and ...

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BBSRC Research Associate/Fellow in Developing Ionic Liquids for Biofuel Fermentations

Faculty of Engineering – Division of Process Environmental Engineering

£24,766 - £36,298 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £27,854 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Applications are invited for an 18 month project, which is funded by BBSRC as part of a TSB project in collaboration with Green Biologics (see ...

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Research Development Associates x 2 (Environment or IT & Communications)

(Environment or IT Communications)

Ref: 3114

We are recruiting two Research Development Associates to join a new Research Development team at the University of York. The team will be part of the Research and Enterprise Directorate which is the University department responsible for central management of the University's activities and strategy in research and knowledge exchange, and for providing ...

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