Research Assistant

Do you have experience in using microbiology and metabolomic techniques and technologies? Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

You will join a laboratory engaged in diverse aspects of research on Healthcare Associated Infection, with emphasis on Clostridioides difficile infection. You will support a project using a novel gut-model experimental model at Leeds to assess impact on the gut microbiome and metabolome from novel and existing antimicrobials, especially those targeted against C. difficile infection This will involve working with clinical samples and working under anaerobic conditions.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation, planning and execution of experimental work, data entry and integrity, data analysis and reporting. You will work within the experienced and multidisciplinary Healthcare Associated Infection Research Group.

You will have laboratory experience and a keen interest in medical microbiology, and will be well organised. Experience working with stool samples, C. difficile and metabolomic investigations is required. You will be encouraged to develop your initiative and independence, and will have to opportunity to undertake training and career development offered by the University of Leeds.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will help further the knowledge to fight the global issue of antimicrobial resistance as part of a large group of cross disciplinary medical research scientist, clinical microbiologists and clinicians, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Jane Freeman, Associate Professor, Principal Investigator, HCAI Group

Email: J.Freeman1@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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