Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Position Summary

Full‑time, fixed‑term appointment for 1 year in the Parish Lab, Department of Tropical Disease Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The lab focuses on antimicrobial drug discovery targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to evaluate novel anti‑tubercular agents, investigate mechanisms of action, and determine mechanisms of resistance.

• Conduct primary research and run microbiological and cellular assays to profile compound activity.
• Investigate mechanisms of action of novel anti‑tubercular agents using microbiological and molecular techniques.
• Determine mechanisms of resistance to novel agents.
• Plan, design, and execute research projects, including experimental procedures, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Maintain accurate experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Write standard protocols and validation data packages.
• Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and assist with new funding proposals.
• Present findings at internal meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Mentor and train junior researchers, PhD students, technicians, and lab visitors.
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with institutional and regulatory protocols, including risk assessments, biosafety, and chemical safety.

• PhD in a relevant biological discipline (e.g., microbiology, infectious diseases, drug discovery, molecular biology, biochemistry).
• Experience in basic microbiological techniques.
• Familiarity with microbiology concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and literature searches.
• Experience in data handling, manuscript writing, and protocol development.
• Experience working under Containment Level 3 conditions (desirable).
• Experience with robotics and liquid handling systems (desirable).

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Generous occupational pension schemes.
• Government‑backed "cycle to work" scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre.
• Additional family‑friendly policies.

To apply for the position, please follow the application link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we may close the vacancy early, so we advise you to apply promptly if you would like to be considered.

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