Location: | Bath |
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Salary: | £29,605 to £36,024 Grade 6 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 26th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 9th October 2024 |
Job Ref: | ED12093 |
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Life Sciences for someone with a passion for experimental biology looking to use their skills in molecular microbiology to make an impact on fundamental evolutionary research.
You will be part of a highly collaborative team conducting internationally recognised research in the laboratory of Prof Tiffany Taylor (https://tiffanybtaylor.wordpress.com/).
Broadly, we use experimental evolution combined with molecular techniques to explore fundamental questions in evolutionary biology, such as the evolution of gene regulatory networks, the spread and maintenance of bacterial defence systems, and drivers of parallel evolution.
You will be continuing work on a BBSRC funded project that aims to establish a bacterial model system that will empirically test key components impacting the predictability of evolution.
The Taylor group is embedded within the molecular microbiology research groups and the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath.
This position provides the opportunity to develop a range of laboratory skills, working in a multidisciplinary research environment in well equipped labs.
The lab space at Bath provides a vibrant research environment, with graduate research students and postdocs.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, Monday to Friday, for up to 9 months.
About you
You will have a good degree in a relevant scientific discipline eg BSc in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology, biomedical sciences or other appropriate discipline.
Research experience in microbiology and/or molecular biology is an advantage.
You will also be required to contribute to the general day-to-day running of the lab, and may be asked to provide support on other projects.
Your primary role will be to maintain experimental bacterial lines, perform phenotypic (e.g. growth, motility assays) and genetic (e.g. PCR and cloning) analyses, and optimise an innovative FACS machine sorting method for identifying target mutants.
You will be organised, adaptable, and keen to learn.
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
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