Postdoctoral Research Assistant - UOD

Postdoctoral Research Assistant - UOD
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Posted on 27 February 2026 | Reference: UOD
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The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is a world‑class academic institution with a reputation for the excellence of its research, its high quality teaching and student experience, and the strong impact of its activities outside academia. With 900 staff from over 40 countries worldwide the Faculty provides a dynamic, multi‑national, collegiate and diverse environment with state‑of‑the‑art laboratory, technology and teaching facilities.

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a post‑doctoral research assistant within the Division of Molecular Microbiology, to contribute to the identification and validation of novel drug targets in Klebsiella pneumoniae. This is a fixed‑term appointment until 31' 1 January 2029.

You will generate gene deletion and reporter stains of K. pneumoniae and perform screens for identification of novel antimicrobial compounds under conditions reflective of different infection niches. Promising hits will be confirmed and validated using secondary screens that will include microscopy, flow cytometry and infection models.

Please note that applications made on a part‑time basis for this role will not be considered.

• Compound screening to identify potential antimicrobials
• Secondary assay development and delivery
• Preparation of reports and presentations
• Supervision of junior team members

• You will hold a PhD in Molecular Microbiology
• A track record of publication in microbiology or a related discipline
• Prior experience of cloning and mutagenesis in bacteria
• Competency in a range of bacterial phenotypic assays

We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and Academic), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

The Faculty of Life Sciences has been fully committed to the principals of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) since 2013. In assessing applicants, we consider the scientific quality of their published research papers, but do not take into account where the papers were published and do not consider journal‑based metrics, such as Journal Impact Factors.

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Thursday, 5 March 2026, 23:59

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