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Research Fellow in Engineering Biology
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Research Fellow in Synthetic Biology
The McCarthy Lab has an exciting opportunity for a prospective Research Fellow who is interested in synthetic biology approaches to engineer biofilms to better tackle environmental challenges.
About the Role
You will be joining a highly interdisciplinary project, where we will blend synthetic biology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology to develop disruptive solutions to major environmental challenges. Experience with advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable. There will be a particular focus on developing approaches to harness bacterial community behaviours like biofilm formation to better tackle environmental pollutants such as waste plastics. Our aim is to leverage cutting-edge advancements in synthetic biology and biofilm engineering to develop innovative strategies for bioremediation, with a key focus on scalable solutions that can be readily adopted by the waste and water sectors.
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Responsibilities
- Develop new skills by working closely with our interdisciplinary team
- Build international profile through research visits to academic collaborators and working with SMEs
- Accurate and efficient data generation, data management, collation, and reporting of results to the project lead
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational, team working, and communication skills
- Keen interest in drafting research outputs for peer-review publication
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Experience and knowledge in the field of biofilm formation is essential
- Experience in some or all of the following: advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining, and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable
- Enthusiastic, well motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Include one paper or preprint that illustrates research skills relevant to this project
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Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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