Job Description

Applications are sought for a Research Assistant to work with Dr Jo Hobbs conducting and supporting research into the clinical prevalence, significance and molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial tolerance. The primary duties will be to use cloning, bacterial genetics, antibiotic susceptibility assays and an in vivo infection model to investigate the molecular mechanisms and clinical consequences of antimicrobial tolerance in pathogenic bacteria and fungi.


The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) in Biology or a related subject with hands-on experience in culture of E. coli, S. aureus and E. faecalis, allelic exchange, MIC determinations, time-kills and Galleria mellonella infection models.


The post is available for 8 months starting 6th October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information requests and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Jo Hobbs, email: jkh26@st-andrews.ac.uk.



Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/



This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 23 September 2025

Please quote ref: AR3195DD

School of Biology



Salary: 32,080 - 37,693 per annum



Start Date: 6 October or as soon as possible thereafter

School/Unit:

School of Biology

Posted:

16/09/2025

Closing date:

23/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59