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Post-doctoral Research Fellow

St George's, University of London - Infection and Immunity Research Institute

Location: London
Salary: £41,732 to £48,350 per annum, Grade: CSG 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 28th August 2024
Closes: 1st October 2024
Job Ref: 632-24
 

A Post-doctoral Research Fellow position is available at St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences to work with Professor Jodi Lindsay, Dr Adam Witney and Dr Alex McCarthy (Imperial College). The post-holder will be funded by the MRC Project Grant “Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Transfer in MRSA: Novel Mechanisms, Barriers, and Environmental Controls”.

The Fellow will work on a project aimed at characterising the distribution and function of genes controlling horizontal gene transfer in the important human and animal pathogen, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We use a combination of multidisciplinary methods, including gene transfer assays, genetic engineering, bioinformatics and tissue culture. The project also funds a Research assistant. Mentoring, training, leadership and conference opportunities are offered in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and/or tissue culture (training is available). Evidence of significant personal scientific contribution, including publications and/or presentations at conferences is expected. Experience in S. aureus, AMR, and/or gene transfer would be desirable but not essential. We are looking for an ambitious post-doctoral scientist who wishes to develop their career and make exciting translational discoveries in the AMR field.

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St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.  

Please quote reference: 632-24

Closing date: 01 October 2024                        

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