Overview
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Location and Salary
* Location: University Park
* Salary: £31,387 to £35,116 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £34,866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
* Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for 36 months
Closing Date
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Reference
Reference: MED228825
Role Context
Applications are invited to support the principal investigator Professor Paul Dyer in conducting research in the area of fungal biology, specifically to investigate the sexual biology of the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. This post is part of a collaborative multinational Wellcome Trust award involving academic and medical collaborators in the UK and South Africa, with the aim of understanding the biology of adaptation in fungal pathogens. The post will use a combination of classical, genomic, molecular and bioinformatic techniques to investigate the sexual biology of Aspergillus fumigatus, a principal cause of aspergillosis disease in humans. Specific aims are to understand the genetic basis of differences in sexual fertility between isolates and how gene flow contributes to pathogen evolution and development of antifungal resistance.
Responsibilities
* Undertake independent research as well as working as part of a team.
* Employ approaches or methodologies appropriate to the type of research; write up work to contribute to published outcomes.
* Use initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods, and extend the research portfolio.
Qualifications
* PhD, or near to submission of a PhD, in a relevant field of Microbiology, ideally involving Fungal Biology/Medical Mycology.
* Understanding of microbial laboratory practices and experience in microbial culture of fungi.
* Familiarity with molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA extraction, electrophoresis, PCR and qRT-PCR) including fungal transformation; bioinformatic skills.
* Previous experience with filamentous fungi and/or yeasts is essential; experience with Aspergillus species or other pathogens highly desirable.
Additional Details
* The School of Life Sciences holds an Athena Swan Gold Award in recognition of commitment to equality and inclusion.
* Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paul Dyer at paul.dyer@nottingham.ac.uk.
* Applications should include a cover letter and full academic CV.
Employment and Benefits
* We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from UK, Europe and worldwide. We aim to support relocation where applicable. Subject to relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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