Research Associate at Imperial College: Imperial College London is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate for a full-time, fixed-term position within the Faculty of Medicine. The successful candidate will join the research program led by Prof. José R Penadés, focusing on the impact of phages and phage-inducible chromosomal islands (PICIs) on antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This research has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of bacterial evolution, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence.
Summary Table
| Position | Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Location | South Kensington Campus, London |
| Salary | £45,593 to £53,630 per annum |
| Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Application Deadline | 10th July 2024 |
| Job Reference | MED04629 |
Designation
Research Associate
Research Area
Molecular Bacteriology, with a focus on phages, PICIs, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Location
South Kensington Campus, London
Eligibility/Qualification
- Hold a PhD in microbiology or a closely related discipline.
- Practical experience in a research environment with publications in relevant and refereed journals.
- Expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, phage biology, and transduction.
- Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate and plan research projects.
- Direct small research teams.
- Conduct data analysis and write reports for research sponsors.
- Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences.
- Submit publications to refereed journals.
- Develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community.
- Promote the Group’s, Department’s, and College’s reputation.
- Provide guidance to PhD students.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental work.
- Participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the Group’s laboratories.
- Assist in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Group or Division/Department/Section.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete an online application. For further details on the role, contact José R Penadés at j.penades@imperial.ac.uk. For technical issues when applying online, email sjobs@ic.ac.uk.
Last Date for Application
10th July 2024
Imperial College London is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.
