Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms

University of Kent - Biosciences

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the University of Kent. The successful candidate will contribute to a BBSRC-funded project aimed at illuminating the molecular mechanisms of bacterial lipid transport, processes that represent promising targets for novel antimicrobials. The project integrates biochemical, biophysical, microbiological, and multi-omics approaches to investigate the structure, function, and physiological roles of bacterial lipid transport proteins.

As Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms, you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the design and execution of research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional and departmental goals.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research, gathering and analysing data to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Organising, storing and writing up results and report regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

• Currently hold, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related field of study (e.g., Biology/Biochemistry)
• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis
• Specialist expertise in protein expression and purification, and biochemical protein characterisation
• Experience in molecular biology techniques.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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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 SNS-057-25.