"Research Assistant"

Job Summary

Job reference: BMH-030858

Salary: £32,080 - £36,636 per annum depending on experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Evolution, Infection & Genomics

Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Closing date: 06/03/2026

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 9 months

School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Job Description

Lagator lab works at the intersection of evolutionary, molecular, micro and synthetic biology, to address questions about bacterial transcriptional regulation and antimicrobial resistance. We design synthetic genetic systems in bacteria to ask fundamental and applied questions about diverse topics: evolution of multidrug resistance; regulation of multi-drug efflux pumps; evolution of bacterial promoters and transcription factors; transcriptional crosstalk between plasmids and bacterial hosts. We use Escherichia coli as a model system.

Applicants should ideally have experience in molecular biology (in particular molecular cloning on bacterial plasmids and chromosomes; Next-generation sequencing), microbiology (sterile techniques; bacterial growth and fluorescence assays in plate reader and flow cytometer) and/or experimental evolution.

Applicants should hold a qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant biological science subject OR QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE’s) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and substantial relevant experience of working in a research laboratory. Applicants holding a higher education degree (MA or PhD) are highly encouraged to apply.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Mato Lagator
Email: mato.lagator@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk