Senior Research Assistant / Research Fellow

FTE: 1FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract for a period of 1 year with possibility of an extension

Salary: Senior Research Assistant UH6 £31,396 with potential to progress to £37,099 by annual increments and designated skills and experience

Research Fellow UH7 £37,099 with potential to progress to £44,263 by annual increments and designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane, Hatfield 

A Research Assistant or Research Fellow Post is available within the Biosciences group of the Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire. 

Applicants with knowledge and experience of phage biology and molecular microbiology, and with the potential to develop into independent research fellows for UH7, are encouraged to apply. Applications from those with expertise in bacterial genetic modification and/or phage characterization are particularly welcomed. 

Main duties and responsibilities

To take responsibility of a phage research stream, contribute to other research activities, and help with student projects. For UH7 this may include supervision or training of junior researchers and attending meetings nationally and internationally as appropriate. 

Skills and experience required

Applicants must have relevant research experience, for instance, experience working in a research environment and research experience in microbiology or molecular biology is essential for this role. The postholder will have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team and within a consortium is essential. Skills such as good oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are also essential.

Qualifications required

Candidates will be expected to have a relevant STEM undergraduate honours degree. An MSc or equivalent qualification is desirable for UH6 and PhD or be close to completion of a PhD in a relevant subject area is essential for UH7.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement and CV showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Potential candidates may wish to contact the Principal Investigator (Dr Shan Goh, s.goh5@herts.ac.uk) prior to submitting an application.

Closing Date: 04 July 2024

Interview Date: TBC 

The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent multi-faceted life experiences, varied cultural heritage and to encourage cognitive diversity. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. Markers of success to date include no gender pay gap within the School where this post sits and holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We also challenge stereotypes and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusion in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage applications from BAME and LGTBQ candidates, who are currently under-represented within the School.

We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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