Overview
5077-E - Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Microbiology at University of Greenwich – The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary centre that undertakes research, consultancy and training to support sustainable development, food security, economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries. An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiology with relevant experience in bacterial antimicrobial resistance and a vision to work on an international project with a team of scientists to deliver impactful research.
The appointed candidate will join an MRC-SA/MRC-UK funded project whose objective is to address and understand the role that water, wastewater, animal waste systems and food play in the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an Integrative One Health Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance (IOSAR) – Tracking AMR from farm to community. This project aims to develop an innovative approach to integrated AMR surveillance of potential hotspot microenvironments to aid in the detection of antimicrobial resistant bacteria associated with human, animal and environmental health. This is a fixed-term position until 30 April 2028 based at NRI on the University of Greenwich’s Medway Campus. Immediate start is welcome.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Stacey Duvenage (s.duvenage@gre.ac.uk). For recruitment queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team (peopleoperationsadmin@gre.ac.uk).
Responsibilities
* Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver research on antimicrobial resistance within the IOSAR project.
* Develop and apply microbiological methods to study AMR in relevant environmental, animal, and human health contexts.
* Collaborate internationally to interpret data and contribute to publications and project outcomes.
* Communicate findings to stakeholders and contribute to project milestones and reports.
Qualifications
* PhD in Microbiology or a closely related field.
* Relevant experience in bacterial antimicrobial resistance and surveillance, with a track record of research outputs.
* Ability to work in an international, multi-disciplinary team and to manage time effectively in a fixed-term role.
* Strong analytical and communication skills and commitment to the project goals.
Details
Fixed-term position until 30 April 2028, based at the University of Greenwich Medway Campus. Applications welcome for an immediate start.
How to apply
To apply, visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements. (Please note that attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage.)
Further information on benefits and working principles can be found on the University of Greenwich website.
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