Senior Scientist - Antimicrobial Discovery & AMR Research

onenucleus; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health security agency in Cambridge is seeking a researcher for the Antimicrobial Development team. The role involves screening novel therapies against priority pathogens, particularly focusing on AMR. Essential qualifications include experience with ACDP2 pathogens and high throughput screening. The successful candidate will work independently and lead research efforts. Desirable skills include programming with R and laboratory robotics experience, along with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing MICs and biofilm models.
• Experience in using robotics in the lab is desirable.
• Experience in supervising students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Screen novel therapies for antimicrobial activity.
• Take a leading role in research in the lab.

Skills

Experience with ACDP2 pathogens

High throughput screening

Programming languages such as R

Job description

A leading health security agency in Cambridge is seeking a researcher for the Antimicrobial Development team. The role involves screening novel therapies against priority pathogens, particularly focusing on AMR. Essential qualifications include experience with ACDP2 pathogens and high throughput screening. The successful candidate will work independently and lead research efforts. Desirable skills include programming with R and laboratory robotics experience, along with supervisory experience.