Research Associate at University of Kent
Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 36 Months
Are you interested in biological research with the ability to contribute to research-led teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Are you committed to excellence in research? If so, this exciting opportunity may be ideal.
A Research Associate position is available in the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious researcher to join the Kent Fungal Group/Buscaino laboratory.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a project funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, “Engineering Biology Hub for Microbial Food.”
As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:
- Undertaking research at an internationally competitive level.
- Designing and executing the necessary experiments maintaining an up to date log of the research activity undertaken and of the obtained results
- Assisting in the supervision of undergraduates and postgraduate student research projects
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)
- Experience in Yeast/Fungal Genetics
- Experience in CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
- Ability to carry out research independently
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
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 NATS-294-24.
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.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
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