Research Fellow/Associate: Join our dynamic research team led by Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro at the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins and the UKRI Microbial Food Hub. Be part of a pioneering initiative in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, focusing on sustainable solutions for food production and fermentation processes.
Research Fellow/Associate – Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins and UKRI Microbial Food Hub
Designation: Research Fellow/Associate
Research Area: Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Microbial Biotechnology
Location: South Kensington and White City Campus – Hybrid
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For Research Associate (Senior Postdoc) level: PhD in synthetic biology, molecular biology, metabolic engineering, microbial biotechnology, or equivalent
- For Research Fellow level: Substantial postdoctoral experience
Job Description:
- Coordinate research projects, supervise students, apply for grants, write papers, and manage the research group
- Contribute to the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein and the UKRI Engineering Biology Hub for Microbial Foods
- Engage in the development of tools using synthetic biology, automation, and modeling
- Design and engineer microbial strains to improve bioproduction from renewable feedstocks
- Investigate and construct synthetic microbial communities for biotechnological advancements
- Collaborate with global partners to transform food systems towards sustainability and resilience
How to Apply:
- Apply via the online application form on our website
- For informal queries, contact Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro at r.ledesma-amaro@imperial.ac.uk
- Ensure to include the job reference number in any correspondence
Last Date for Application: 09-Aug-2024
