Job reference
P92020
Date posted
08/02/2024
Application closing date
10/03/2024
Location
Exeter
Salary
The starting salary will be from £32,982 to £38,205 on Grade E for the Postdoctoral Associate role and from £41,732 to £51,283 on Grade F for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow role, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
Research
Attachments
Job/description/P92020 - PDRF.pdf Job/description/P92020 - PDRA.pdf
Job description
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
This new full-time post is available from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2026 on a fixed term basis.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the work of Dr Vicki Gold, Dr Remy Chait and Dr Tobias Bergmiller. This Leverhulme Trust funded post is available from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2026. The successful applicant will investigate the lifecycle of a filamentous phage using a combination of fluorescence light microscopy, single-cell microfluidics and electron cryo- microscopy (cryoEM). Further details of our work can be found in the following publications:
Conners R, León-Quezada RI, McLaren M, Bennett NJ, Daum B, Rakonjac J & Gold VAM. Cryo-electron microscopy of the f1 filamentous phage reveals insights into viral infection and assembly. Nat Commun (2023).
doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37915-w.
Bergmiller, T., Andersson, A. M. C., Tomasek, K., Balleza, E., Kiviet, D. J., Hauschild, R., Tkačik, G. & Guet, C . C. Biased partitioning of the multidrug efflux pump AcrAB-TolC underlies long-lived phenotypic heterogeneity. Science (2017).
doi: 10.1126/science.aaf4762.
Nikolic, N., Anagnostidis, V., Tiwari, A., Chait, R. & Gielen, F. Droplet- based methodology for investigating bacterial population dynamics in response to phage exposure. Frontiers in Microbiology (2023).
doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1260196
The post will include:
About you
PDRA: The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD in in Biochemistry/Biological Sciences (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
Candidates will be expected to be motivated and demonstrate good knowledge of the topic, possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit, combined with an ability to think carefully about their research. Experience of electron-cryo microscopy and image processing would be a strong advantage.
PDRF: The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD in Biochemistry/Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
Candidates will be expected to be motivated and demonstrate good knowledge of the topic, possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit, combined with an ability to think carefully about their research. The successful applicant will also be able to supervise the work of others as required. Experience of electron-cryo microscopy and image processing would be a strong advantage.
In addition, the candidate will:
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Further Information
For further information please contact Dr Vicki Gold, e-mail [email protected] or telephone (01392) 727455.