Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms

Do you have experience in protein expression and purification, and biochemical protein characterisation? Are you able to proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis? If so, we would welcome an application from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the University of Kent. The successful candidate will contribute to a BBSRC-funded project aimed at illuminating the molecular mechanisms of bacterial lipid transport, processes that represent promising targets for novel antimicrobials. The project integrates biochemical, biophysical, microbiological, and multi-omics approaches to investigate the structure, function, and physiological roles of bacterial lipid transport proteins.

As Research Associate in Bacterial Transport Mechanisms, you can expect to be involved in:

Contributing to the design and execution of research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional and departmental goals.Conducting individual and collaborative research, gathering and analysing data to derive meaningful conclusions.Organising, storing and writing up results and report regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

Currently hold, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related field of study (e.g., Biology/Biochemistry)Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysisSpecialist expertise in protein expression and purification, and biochemical protein characterisationExperience in molecular biology techniques.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SNS-057-25.

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum