Postdoctoral Research Assistant - UOD2261

We are recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant within Varsha Singh's group in the Division of Molecular Microbiology with a start date of September 1, 2026.

This is a fixed -term appointment for 16 months.

Role Purpose : The Singh lab in the Division of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Dundee https://www.dundee.ac.uk/people/varsha -singh is looking for applicants who have a Ph.D. and experience in liquid or gas chromatography and genetics including gene editing .

The successful applicant will be based within the School of Life Sciences in the Division of Molecular Microbiology. Please note that applications made on a part -time basis for this role will/will not be considered.

Your priorities will include:

• The successful applicant will report to Dr Singh and will:
• Undertake research aimed at identifying odours from various bacteria and complex organic matter
• Perform genetic manipulation in bacteria and Caenorhabditis elegans nematodes with aim to understand signal ling via odorant or olfactory G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)
• Work independently to identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives
• Interact with other lab and divisional members within SLS
• Assist in the training and supervision of students.

Who we're looking for:

• PhD in life sciences (or expected to have completed a PhD within a short time frame) is essential.
• Experience with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC -MS) or gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC -MS) is essential.
• Experience with gene editing using CRISPR CAS system is essential.
• Quantitative analytical skills, including statistical analysis is desirable.
• Experience with independently running a project that has demonstrated creativity and initiative is desirable.

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. For further information about this position please contact Varsha Singh at [email protected]

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