Research Assistant in Systems Mircobiology

Overview

Newcastle University is offering a part-time, fixed-term position for a Research Assistant in Systems Microbiology within its research team. The appointee will support work investigating bacterial phenotype-genotype relationships through systems microbiology approaches, including the operation and maintenance of current screening equipment as well as the implementation of innovative screening methods. The role is based on site and is fixed-term until February 28, 2027.

Requirements

Applicants must have prior experience operating specific systems such as the Singer Rotor, the S&P BM3 platform, and Beckman liquid handling robots. The position is part-time at 18.5 hours per week, which represents fifty percent full-time equivalence.

What you get

The salary for the role is between 34,630 and 36,320 pounds per annum, paid pro rata.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 11, 2026. The contract runs until February 28, 2027.