Research Associate in Tuberculosis Microbiology

Job reference: SAE-027797

Salary: £36,924-£45,163 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Department of Chemistry

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 29/01/2025

Contract Duration: 24 months

School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences 

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work with Professor Elizabeth Fullam based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and Michael Smith Building. The position is available for 24 months and is available from the 1st March 2025. The aim of the project is to unravel how the Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogen uses nutrients, expanding our knowledge of this global pathogen to inform next generation therapeutics and diagnostics The role involves working with microbiological agents at containment level 3, generating genetic mutants and analysing mutant phenotypes using a variety of techniques and tools. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and within a research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are required. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry (or a related subject area) and have strong interests in unravelling the function of mycobacterial transport systems.

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/                                                                     

We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.          

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Elizabeth Fullam

Email: elizabeth.fullam@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.