Research Associate in Fungal Biology

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 two enthusiastic and ambitious postdoctoral researchers to join Dr Rebecca Hall’s research team which are based in the School of Biosciences.

Dr Hall’s team focus on understanding how adaptation of fungi to the environment affects the growth, morphology and virulence of fungal pathogens. The aim of this research project is to understand how adaptation of Candida albicans to specific environmental conditions the pathogen encounters in the host, drives fungal pathogenicity by inducing innate immune evasion, and to elucidate the under lying molecular mechanisms associated with immune evasion. This challenging role combines detailed laboratory work across three scientific disciplines (microbiology, molecular biology and immunology).

If you wish to discuss the role informally please email Dr Rebecca Hall at [email protected]

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Undertake research related to the aims and objectives described in the grant application
• Present data at national and international conferences
• Write manuscripts for publication in high-quality peer reviewed scientific journals

What will you bring to the role?

• PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent subject Experience in molecular biology, protein expression in insect cells and, mammalian culture
• Evidence of research excellence in fungal molecular biology or fungal host-pathogen interactions, including 2-3 first author publications in peer reviewed journals Ability to carry out research independently
• Handling and analysing large data sets (transcriptomics/proteomics)

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 [email protected] quoting reference number NATS-311-24.

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2024

Section: Research

Salary: £38,205 to £42,978 per annum