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We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research-led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.
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Visit the employer pageLocation: Sutton Bonington
Salary: £30,487 to £34,980 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33966 with relevant PhD).
Closing Date: Friday 15 December 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: MED274723X1
We are seeking a Research Associate/ Fellow to take a leading role in research projects related to infection and antimicrobial resistance.
The aim of this research is to understand the emergence, spread and transmission of drug-resistant pathogens in the Agri-tech/health sector (e.g. farms, environment), with a potential transfer to the human population. To this aim, we will use artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, next generation sequencing and microbiology. The successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of academics at University of Nottingham. The role will include data analysis via bioinformatics and machine learning, sequencing and microbiology.
The Applicant must have a PhD (or close to completion) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology, or other relevant fields. The candidate must have knowledge and experience in bioinformatics techniques and approaches particularly related to genome bilogy, in particular to analyse whole genome and shotgun metagenomics sequencing (preferable if experienced with Oxford Nanopore Technology Ltd sequencing technology) and expertise in microbiology. Research experience in applying such methods in antimicrobial resistance, metagenomics, bacterial infections would be desirable. Applicant must be able to demonstrate strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, R or other equivalent. Evidence of publications in any of the listed fields is required.
The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31st May 2026. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Tania Dottorini: tania.dottorini@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.
Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.
For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.
We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research-led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.
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