Research Associate in Genetic Engineering of Microbiomes

Research Associate in Genetic Engineering of Microbiomes

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Working within Manchester Institute of Biotechnology under the supervision of Professor Neil Dixon, the post is funded by the BBSRC strategic Longer and Larger grant “Rules of life in CO2-driven microbial communities : Microbiome engineering for a Net Zero future”. In this project we deploy state‑of‑the‑art metagenomic engineering tools to permit in‑situ genetic augmentation that modifies microbiome function. The long‑term goal is that these engineered microbiomes will support the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy and carbon‑negative production of chemicals.

Responsibilities

As research associate you will :

• Conduct research under the supervision of Prof. Dixon and Prof. Nixon to engineer microbial communities from hot springs that grow on CO

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Benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Recruitment Process

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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Work arrangements

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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