Research Associate in Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology

Overview

The Department of Chemistry at the University of York invites applications for a Research Associate position in Mycobacterial Biochemistry and Microbiology. Based within the York Bioenergetics Lab and the York Structural Biology Laboratory, the role focuses on investigating how bacteria transduce energy, with an emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related mycobacteria. The successful candidate will examine how mycobacteria are affected by new antibiotics such as bedaquiline, Q203, and their derivatives, utilizing methods including remission spectroscopy, membrane protein biochemistry, and cryo-EM. This position is funded until October 2028 through a UKRI Future Leader fellowship awarded to Professor Jamie Blaza.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in microbiology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, alongside a PhD in biophysics, bacteriology, biochemistry, or an equivalent field. Candidates are expected to bring knowledge in microbiology, biochemistry, and bioenergetics, coupled with practical experience in culturing and genetically modifying bacteria, preferably mycobacteria. Additional requirements include experience in protein purification, particularly with membrane proteins, and a track record of publishing rigorous scientific findings or the imminent prospect of doing so. The role requires the ability to plan and prioritize independent and collaborative work to meet deadlines, as well as a professional, highly motivated, and collaborative work ethic.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 37,694 to 46,049 British pounds per annum. The appointment is made on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis working on site in York.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-11. Interview dates are to be confirmed.