Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job DescriptionUE07 £40,247 – £47,874Institute of Immunology and Infection ResearchSchool of Biological SciencesCollege of Science and EngineeringFull Time (35 hours per week) – Open to flexible working patternsFixed Term (36 months)We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team of Dr Prerna Vohra to work on a project involving multi-model phenotyping of Salmonella Dublin isolates to facilitate phenotype-genotype associations and predict markers of virulence and zoonosis. Dr Vohra’s lab studies pathogenesis of Salmonella enterica using various ‘omics’ approaches and validates findings using classical molecular biology methods and in vitro and in vivo models of infection. The overall goal of the Vohra lab is to understand the molecular basis of host-adaptation of Salmonella serovars and to develop effective vaccines and interventions to reduce the burden of Salmonella in animal reservoirs and prevent zoonotic transmission to humans.The Opportunity:This BBSRC-funded collaborative project with the Quadram Institute will provide the postholder to carry out in-depth analysis of Salmonella Dublin that causes invasive disease in cattle and humans. Along with the chance to hone fundamental skills in microbiology, molecular biology and in vitro models of infection, it will provide the postholder with opportunities to develop in vivo and bioinformatics skills.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in relevant field (e.g. microbiology, molecular biology) (Desirable).
• Experience of investigating bacterial virulence and pathogenesis
• Experience of developing and optimising new techniques
• Experience in presenting, writing and publishing research
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively and develop new skills

Click to view a copy of the full job description.As a valued member of our team you can expect:An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the TeamAs the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.Our website contains more information about the School.

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:25:50 GMT

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