Job Description

UE07: 41,064- 48,822

College of Science & Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Full Time: 35hrs per week

Fixed Term: 24 months

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team of Prof. Garry Blakely to work on a project investigating polysaccharide biosynthesis in the bacterial genus Streptococcus . Prof. Blakely's lab studies fundamental aspects of microbial physiology with a focus on enhancing industrial applications related to polysaccharide production. The overall goal is to use an engineering biology approach to study carbohydrate metabolism and generate bacterial strains with enhanced properties useful for industrial processes.


This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

This BBSRC-funded project, in collaboration with an industrial partner, will provide the postholder with the opportunity to carry out in-depth analysis of regulatory mechanisms controlling carbohydrate metabolism in the genus Streptococcus . Along with the chance to hone fundamental skills in microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry, the research will involve multi-omics approaches including RNA-seq and metabolomics.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in relevant field (e.g. microbiology, molecular biology) Experience of bacterial genetics and biochemistry Experience of developing and optimising new techniques Experience in presenting, writing and publishing research Enthusiasm to work collaboratively and develop new skills

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An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme

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Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

9 December 2025.

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