Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
07 Jun, 25
Salary
32546.0
Posted On
24 Apr, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
SCHOOL OF AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY & MANUFACTURING
Location: Holbeach
Salary: From £32,546 pro rata
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31 May 2027 and part-time at 0.6 FTE.
Closing Date: Thursday 08 May 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Reference: CHS215
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join a research team investigating the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and genetic evolution of zoonotic pathogens, with a focus on Salmonella serotypes derived from poultry and pork production systems in the UK.
This post sits within the School of Agri-food Technology and Manufacturing, in the university’s College of Health and Science and will be based at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM), Holbeach campus which is about 44 miles from the Lincoln campus.
You will support a Medical Research Council (MRC)-funded research project in collaboration with academic and industry partners, including the Quadram Institute Bioscience, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) and Yangzhou University. This project aims to contribute new understanding to the global challenge of AMR by identifying genetic and environmental drivers of multiple drug resistance in foodborne Salmonella and evaluating the potential of phage-based biocontrol interventions.
We are looking for a researcher with a solid academic and research background in the following areas: microbiology (particularly environmental microbiology and food microbiology), molecular biology, and bioinformatics. You will also have hands-on experience in laboratory-based microbiology and microbial genomics.
You will have:
Key responsibilities:
The University of Lincoln is at the forefront of agri-food research and offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. This project forms part of a major international effort to address one of the 21st century’s biggest public health challenges. You will work within a dynamic research environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratories, industry partners, and opportunities for real-world impact through One Health approaches.
For informal enquiries about this exciting opportunity, please email Dr Bukola Onarinde, Associate Professor, at bonarinde@lincoln.ac.uk