SNS-057-25-R - Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms

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

Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the University of Kent. The successful candidate will contribute to a BBSRC-funded project aimed at illuminating the molecular mechanisms of bacterial lipid transport, processes that represent promising targets for novel antimicrobials. The project integrates biochemical, biophysical, microbiological, and multi-omics approaches to investigate the structure, function, and physiological roles of bacterial lipid transport proteins.

As Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms, you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the design and execution of research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional and departmental goals.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research, gathering and analysing data to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Organising, storing and writing up results and report regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

• Currently hold, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related field of study (e.g., Biology/Biochemistry)
• 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.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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