Research Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months

Are you a motivated Researcher with an interest in supporting research in Fungal science and Microbiology? Are you committed to excellence in a laboratory setting? If so, this exciting opportunity may be an ideal role for you.

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the designing and execution of research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional and departmental goals.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research, gathering and analysing data to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Organising, storing and writing up results and report regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

• PhD in Microbiology/Genetics or related relevant discipline (or to be  in the final stages of obtaining such a qualification)
• Evidence of research excellence in Microbiology, including publications in internationally competitive journals and conference presentations
• Ability to carry out research independently

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-355-24.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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