Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Kent - School of Biosciences

Are you an experienced and self-motivated individual with knowledge of yeast genetics and/or chromatin biology? We have an exciting role available for 9 months (maternity cover) and the lab focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms controlling genomic and phenotypic plasticity of the most common human fungal pathogen: Candida albicans. There are several exciting ongoing projects to which you will contribute.

As PDRA you will:

• Independently carry out research with guidance from the PI.
• Assist with supervising graduate students in the lab e.g. provide training in techniques and advice on experimental design.
• Produce data that will be published in international, high quality journals.
• Present their work at group and departmental meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD in an appropriate field.
• The ability to work independently, efficiently, creatively and, collegially.
• The ability to supervise graduate students.
• Strong oral communication skills and be highly self-motivated.

School of Biosciences

The School of Biosciences is a part of the University's Faculty of Science, and teaches undergraduate degree programmes in Biochemistry, Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Research projects are also undertaken in the same disciplines.

The laboratory research interests of the School include:

• Protein Science.
• Molecular Microbiology.
• Biomolecular Medicine.
• Genome Evolution.