Research Associate: Bacterial Lipid Transport (Hybrid)

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves contributing to a BBSRC-funded project focused on bacterial lipid transport. Candidates should have a relevant postgraduate degree and proven research experience. The position offers flexible hybrid working options, generous leave, and excellent pension plans. If you're eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply. 43 days' leave and corporate healthcare are among the benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Currently hold, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a relevant postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis.
• Specialist expertise in protein expression and purification, and biochemical protein characterisation.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and execution of research projects.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research.
• Organising, storing and writing up results and reports.

Skills

Protein expression and purification

Biochemical protein characterisation

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Relevant postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent)

Job description

A prestigious UK university is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves contributing to a BBSRC-funded project focused on bacterial lipid transport. Candidates should have a relevant postgraduate degree and proven research experience. The position offers flexible hybrid working options, generous leave, and excellent pension plans. If you're eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply. 43 days' leave and corporate healthcare are among the benefits.