Postdoctoral Researcher

Are you passionate about public health challenges and contributing to the fight against antimicrobial resistance? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher and Innovation Associate (PDR&IA) to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research project on a full-time, fixed-term contract this Spring. 

Joining the School of Natural Sciences, you will be focused on developing adjunctive chemotherapy for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) and TB-like respiratory diseases.

This role is part of a UKRI-funded collaboration between Birkbeck, University of London (UK), and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

The appointed PDR&IA will play a pivotal role in advancing antimicrobial drug discovery by investigating the mechanisms of antibiotic action of a novel class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a promising repurposed drug with bactericidal potential against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

The research will integrate structural and molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and structural biology to assess the impact of NSAID and its derivatives on mycobacterial infections, with a particular focus on reversing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

This project aligns with the WHO’s "End TB Strategy" and the UKRI-MOHE mission to combat infectious diseases globally.

The role offers exceptional opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration, professional development, and international research exchange.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Research Fellow, Research Associate, or Academic Researcher, this Postdoctoral Researcher position could be the perfect fit for you, and we encourage you to apply for this role today. 

Salary and benefits:

£43,636 to £49,683 per annum. Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. 

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:
Fixed-term, 34 month contract, full-time, (35 hours a week). Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Flexibility/remote work offered. 

Closing date: Thursday 17 April 2025, interview dates: 28 + 29 April 2025. Visa Sponsorship offered. 

Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Professor Sanjib Bhakta, Professor of Microbiology and Biochemistry at s.bhakta@bbk.ac.uk

To apply please use the 'Apply' button. If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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