Research Fellow

The McCarthy Lab has an exciting opportunity for a prospective Postdoctoral Research Fellow who is interested in understanding virulence and hospital persistence in Acinetobacter baumannii. The role will involve exploring how Acinetobacter baumannii virulence is impacted by desiccation across multiple in vivo models including Galleria mellonella and mice. The role will also involve using a range of molecular biology approaches, live cell imaging and the generation and analysis of multi-omics data sets. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and efficient data generation, data management, collation and the reporting of results to the project lead. The post-holder will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational, team working and communication skills and have a keen interest in drafting research outputs for peer-review publication. The successful applicant will work closely with other researchers within the McCarthy Lab and with industrial and scientific partners in other centres. The role may also involve a research visit to a collaborator in the United States. 

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Experience and knowledge in the field of biofilm formation is essential. Experience with with Galleria mellonella and advanced microscopy methods is also highly desirable. They should be enthusiastic, well motivated and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position is available for 24 months and is supported by the Medical Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council . Please include one paper or preprint that illustrates research skills that are relevant to this project. 

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As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.