Research Fellow – AR3003DM
School of Biology

School of Biology Salary: £37,099 per annum Start Date: 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed term: Until 30 June 2026

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Jo Hobbs conducting research for an Academy of Medical Sciences funded project investigating the molecular mechanisms behind antibiotic tolerance. The primary duties will be to conduct laboratory and computational research.

 

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology or biochemistry with a strong interest in antimicrobial research. 

 

The post is available until 30 June 2026, starting 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

 Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
  • Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Jo Hobbs (jkh26@st-andrews.ac.uk).

 

Please see the Further Particulars, “How to Apply” section, for full application requirements.

 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

 

Closing Date: 19 July 2024                           

 

Please quote ref: AR3003DM

 

Further Particulars: AR3003DM FPs.doc

 

 

School of Biology 

Salary: £37,099 per annum

Start Date: 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term: Until 30 June 2026

                             

Vacancy Description
School of Biology Salary: £37,099 per annum Start Date: 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed term: Until 30 June 2026
 

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Jo Hobbs conducting research for an Academy of Medical Sciences funded project investigating the molecular mechanisms behind antibiotic tolerance. The primary duties will be to conduct laboratory and computational research.

 

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology or biochemistry with a strong interest in antimicrobial research. 

 

The post is available until 30 June 2026, starting 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

 Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
  • Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Jo Hobbs (jkh26@st-andrews.ac.uk).

 

Please see the Further Particulars, “How to Apply” section, for full application requirements.

 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

 

Closing Date: 19 July 2024                           

 

Please quote ref: AR3003DM

 

Further Particulars: AR3003DM FPs.doc

 

 

School of Biology 

Salary: £37,099 per annum

Start Date: 2 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term: Until 30 June 2026